The Simon Tickets

This show has been watched by thousands worldwide. ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ will take you through the years and show how the famous duo, Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon, started from humble beginnings and eventually reached the pinnacle of fame and success. The musical will also show their dramatic split and how they went on to have successful solo careers. If you are a fan of the music of that era, this show will be a treat for you. The Simon tickets are selling out fast, so you should book yours now and avail the chance to experience a magical musical evening.

What is the jukebox musical about?

"The Simon & Garfunkel Story" is an immersive theater-style musical that features hits like "Cecilia," "The Sound of Silence," "The Boxer," "Scarborough Fair," "Homeward Bound," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," and "Mrs. Robinson." The show tells the story of two young boys from Queens, New York, who dreamed of becoming the most famous music duo in the world. It follows the journey of Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon, the famous folk-rock duo, from when they started off as Tom & Jerry to becoming one of the most famous music duos in the 1960s. The show also recreates the legendary reunion concert held in Central Park in 1981. Using a live band, incredible lighting, original film footage, huge projection photos, adverts, and newsreels from the 1960s and 1970s, the audience is taken on a nostalgic trip down memory lane. These projections also help to explain to the younger audience what was happening in that time period. The show features Charles Blyth (who plays Art Garfunkel) and Sam O'Hanlon (who plays Paul Simon), who pay a musical tribute to the icons. O'Hanlon also provides information, snippets, and anecdotes throughout the show.

The iconic duo

The school friends Simon & Garfunkel are regarded as one of the most famous and accomplished folk rock groups of all time. They have sold more than 100 million albums since 1965. In 1990, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They have also won ten Grammy Awards over the course of their musical career. Their album ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ was nominated for the "Best International Album" at the 1997 Brit Awards. They were also given a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003 and were awarded the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 2004.

Creative Team

Directed by Dean Elliott and David Beck and produced by Maple Tree Entertainment Limited, this musical has received much critical acclaim. The video design was done by Josh Woods, who used a mix of occasional animation, pictures, and newsreels in the show. Chris Crowthers and Graham Penn served as the sound designers, while Preece Killick and Dean Elliott were the lighting designers for this show.

Critical Acclaim

The theatrical musical has received well-deserved critical acclaim; BBC Scotland has called the show "simply incredible," the Salisbury Journal has recommended it for fans of the iconic music duo, and the Daily Record has given a positive review of the music and the "spine-tingling harmonies." Overall, it has received a lot of positive feedback. If you want to immerse yourself in the story of the legendary musicians, don't forget to buy The Simon tickets soon!