Buddy Holly & The Cricketers

UK Spring Tour 2022 February - March 2022
UK Summer Tour 2022 June - July 2022
UK Autumn Tour 2022 September - November 2022
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About the show

Back in 2022 to delight audiences in the UK

Just a few weeks after the return of The Summer Hollyday Special the boys are back on the road to celebrate this incredible show’s 29th autumn tour.

All Holly’s hits are played live on stage by these amazing young actor-musicians. With driving rhythms, authentic arrangements and stunning harmonies, there is no other show that delivers a better Buddy experience. Audiences all over the globe have found it impossible to stay in their seats. From Swansea to Sweden, Taunton to Thailand, Dundee to Dubai and all over the USA, wild crowds have shown their appreciation with standing ovations. Wherever you’re from and whether you’re young or just young at heart, this night with Buddy and the boys really is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles.

Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying:  “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!”

What our audience say:

“Fantastic show great musicians.”

“I thorough enjoyed the show tonight from the first song to the last.” 

“A ‘must see’ show with a fabulous group of performers. Lively and entertaining from start to finish.”

“Absolutely fantastic – as good a show as you would see anywhere!”

“Brilliant show. Just what the audience wanted – professional, fun & well rehearsed. Get them back again!!”

“Great energy from the artists with a brilliant set list. Fast paced from start to finish.”

“Real value for money I have spent lots more in the past and didn’t get a show like that.”

“Fabulous show everyone had a blast.”

“A wonderful show, very lively and so life-like – brought back lots of memories. Thank you”

“The show was fantastic. All members of the group are very talented. I went tonight with no expectations but I was overwhelmed by the performance.”

“An excellent night of entertainment from five highly talented musicians – polished professionals who look as if they love what they do. The whole theatre was kept in a great mood all evening”

Photos: Many thanks to Gary Weightman for the use of some of the Buddy live shots in the picture gallery
There are currently no performances for this production.
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Reviews

Critics' reviews for Buddy Holly & The Cricketers

5 star
"5 Star"
Ayr Gaiety Theatre
Brilliant!
"Buddy brilliant!"
Graham Norton, BBC One
Audience roaring for more!
"The audience were dancing in the aisles and roaring for more"
The Stage
Tremendous night out!
"Fantastic...The best... tremendous night out... I can’t praise the show enough"
The Kent and Sussex Courier
Crowd-pleasing
"A really well put-together, crowd-pleasing package with excellent instrumentalists and vocals plus some droll comedy and an Elvis bonus!"
Les Miller, The Broadway, Barking
Terrific!
"Terrific fun...Great performances"
Exeter Express and Echo
Fast and furious
“A fast and furious rock ‘n’ roll performance you will never forget”
Bournemouth Echo
Holly lives!
"Holly lives!”
Harlow Star
The audience rocked in the aisles
“Thanks for a great show which really did have the audience rocking in the aisles.”
Carl Amos, Bedford Corn Exchange
A real crowd pleaser
“Splendid…brilliant…a real crowd pleaser…Versatile band”
Gazette, Billings, USA
Unbelievable
“You won’t believe it’s not Buddy”
Bangkok Post
Superb!
“Superb…”
The Crawley News
Fantastic!
“Fantastic...The best... tremendous night out...I can’t praise the show enough”
The Kent and Sussex Courier
Excellent entertainment
"An excellent night of entertainment from five highly talented musicians - polished professionals who look as if they love what they do. The whole theatre was kept in a great mood all evening"
A wonderful show!
“A wonderful show very lively and so lifelike, brought back lots of memories. Thank you!"
Overwhelming performance
“The show was fantastic. All members of the group are very talented. I went tonight with no expectations but I was overwhelmed by the performance.”
Absolutely brilliant!
“Absolutely brilliant. Fantastic musicians. A real flavour of Buddy Holly and the Crickets & Rock n' Roll!!!”