Tom Burlinson is proud to announce a return to Adelaide in 2020 as he brings his acclaimed show Swingin’ The Great Standards to the Adelaide Festival Centre’s newly redeveloped Her Majesty’s Theatre on the 16th and 17th October 2020. Tickets available now via Bass. “It’s wonderful to be able to announce a return to Adelaide, this time with my Swingin’ Standards show. It’s been a difficult year with lockdowns and the global pandemic forcing the postponement of the original April dates. But I was always hopeful we would be able to reschedule and it’s a thrill to be able to return to the beautiful Her Majesty’s Theatre with a 20 piece orchestra in October this year.” – Tom Burlinson Tom will be performing some of the most memorable songs from the greatest composers and lyricists of the 20th Century, accompanied by one of the best big band orchestras in the business. In Swingin’ The Great Standards Tom has selected material from Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, Harold Arlen, Cole Porter and other fine songwriters. With all of his trademark charm and humour he will entertain audiences with stories and insights into the lives and careers of these amazingly talented men and their timeless songs. With words and music that evoke passionate memories from the lifetimes of so many people, Tom will perform much-loved classics such as Stormy Weather and Something’s Gotta Give and treasures from Broadway, Tin Pan Alley and the silver screen like As Time Goes By and The Way You Look Tonight. Other songs include Love is Here to Stay, All the Things You Are, Night and Day and Where or When as well as more modern hits such as Moon River and What a Wonderful World. Many of these were recorded by greats such as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald as well as more recent stars like Diana Krall and Michael Buble. Swingin’ The Great Standards will feature highest quality musical arrangements for an orchestra with both horn and string sections. The orchestra is conducted by renowned and incredibly talented musician Ralph Pyl who has worked with Tom for more than 20 years on shows such as Frank – A Life in Song, Now We’re Swingin’, Simply Sinatra, Tom Burlinson sings Sinatra at the Sands and Swing that Music with Tom and Emma Pask. Tom Burlinson is one on Australia’s most popular and loved leading men. From his film and television roles early in his career, to leading parts and appearances across various theatre and stage productions, Tom is one of Australia’s most sought after performers and entertainers. Known for his love of Frank Sinatra and his flawless interpretations, his Swingin’ The Great Standards takes you on a fascinating musical journey and promises to be a night of glorious sounds, fabulous showmanship and suave sophistication that should not be missed! Tom Burlinson and Downunder Promotions are committed to the safety and well being of all ticket holders. This event will be held within a COVID safe environment and in accordance with the SA Health direction in place at the time of the show. Venue patrons will be provided with updates via website, social media and direct communication with ticket buyers and can be assured their health and safety is everyone’s main priority. Downunder Promotions Presents Tom Burlinson and his 20 Piece Orchestra – Swingin’ The Great Standards Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide 16 and 17 October, 2020 Tickets on sale now via BASS
