Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

Running time: 2h 20min approx

This multi-award-winning West End show first opened in 1989.

Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his death at the age of just 22.

Reviews

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

Alan Janes

Theatre Royal Newcastle

28 August–2 September 2023

The Buddy Holly Story

Alan Janes

Sheffield Lyceum

4–8 July 2023

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

Alan Janes

The Lyric, Theatre Royal Plymouth

30 May–3 June 2023

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

Alan Janes and Rob Bettinson

Theatre Royal Bath

4–8 April 2023

News items

5 Soldiers for Blackpool

3 April 2023

Blackpool Grand Theatre boasts several West End and Broadway big hitters in their coming season.

Buddy good to be back!

23 January 2023

Rated "the world’s most successful rock ‘n’ roll show", The Buddy Holly Story is back in the UK and visits Blackpool Grand Theatre.

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