The busy summer period at the Crich Tramway Village will be continuing over the next few days with another two special events taking place. It starts off with the annual Sounds of the 1950s and 60s event on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August, and that is then followed by Children’s Outdoor Theatre from Monday 11th to Friday 15th August.
At Sounds of the 1950s and 1960s there will be live entertainment taking place across both days alongside the usual vintage tram service.
On the Saturday, vocalist Lula May will return and be joined by vocal duo DB Dukes and The West End Jerseys, a tribute to the unique sounds of Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons. Paul Birch is also back with his “All about Buddy” tribute to Buddy Holly.
Then on Sunday The Fab 4 are back performing songs from The Beatles, The Moonshiners and vocalist, Marina Mae.. The Dazzlettes will also perform a variety of songs including Motown favourites.
And its not all about the sounds of the decades either with Charleston a Go Go attending to help teach you all about some of the dances from the 1950s and 1960s.
Candi Bell, Events Manager, said: “This event is so popular because we aim to provide live music to suit a variety of tastes and our visitors enjoy the mix of entertainment within a heritage setting and a ride into the country on our vintage trams. We are offering a discount on admission tickets for this event if visitors dress in 1950s or 1960scostumes, which can be purchased on arrival. Those with valid free return tickets can also use them for this event.”
There will then be more performances from Monday 11th to Friday 15th August as Notice this Notice Theatre Group return. This year they will be performing The Pied Piper of Hamlin along the woodland walk with performances at 1130, 1230, 1400 and 1500 – each performance lasts 30 minutes and is included in the normal admission price.
Candi Bell commented: “Families have enjoyed performances from Notice this Notice Theatre Group in the past, so we are pleased to welcome them back with a new five- day professional and engaging production. Visitors with return tickets can also use them for this event.”