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Pure Bassey is a smash hit dynamic theatre production that is widely accepted as the World?s foremost tribute show to Dame Shirley Bassey. It is performed by the award-winning Miss Julia Martin, who in 2018 and 2019 was presented with the accolade of the UK?s No1 Shirley Bassey tribute by the National Tribute Music Awards (NTMA). Julia is also the only DSB tribute in the world that uses a collection of stunning original Bassey gowns throughout her show. These gowns were worn by Shirley throughout her glittering career, and include the world-famous Gypsy Gown, created by Douglas Darnell. Each of these gowns helps to create the illusion of Shirley herself being on stage, and between them they span over 60 years of Shirley?s success. Dame Shirley in an interview with Julia commented that she was absolutely delighted that her show gowns would continue to be used in a theatre and stage environment, and that she doubted if she could fit into many of them anymore.

The show has been described by theatre audiences as totally authentic in every way, not only captures Shirley?s incredible stage presence, power ballads, and magnetism, but also delivers a spectacular evening of entertainment, that no true Bassey fan will want to miss. Dedication and meticulous attention to detail is what makes this theatre performance so special, and Julia?s amazing ability to mimic not just the voice, but also the Bassey mannerisms, power ballads, and extravagance of gowns will leave you thinking that you have seen the original artist. This spectacular production brings to life the inspiring and incredible story behind Shirley?s glittering career, and ?Pure Bassey? has taken Julia around the globe, entertaining for Heads of State, Cruise Companies and Leading Hotels of the World. The show is enhanced by a baby grand piano, musicians, backing singers, and a spectacular moving-head light display. A large video screen not only helps tell the story of Dame Shirley?s incredible raise to fame and stardom, but also allows Julia to recreate and perform virtual duets live on stage between Dame Shirley and other singing legends from past and present.

The show has recently been redesigned to adhere to covid restrictions and can easily accommodate socially distanced audiences.

Description

Huddersfield Road,

Holmfirth,

West Yorkshire,

England,

HD9 3AS.