Blessed with incredible beauty, tremendous glamour, overwhelming charm and what is arguably the most magnificent voice in the history of popular music, Dame Shirley Bassey has been thrilling old fans, and collecting new ones, for more than 50 years. This new musical stage production is based on the dramatic life of the most successful British singer of all time, whose voice is unique, repertoire timeless and style iconic. ‘Bassey’ is written by Turkish Cypriot writer Yildiz Hussein and stars the extraordinary Sharon Ballard in a role that is surely set to define this already highly respected actress as a superstar.
‘Bassey' begins with Shirley as a young child, living with her family in Splott, Wales, whilst working in a factory. It follows her incredible journey into fame and fortune, exploring her relationship with her mother, her children, her manager and the turbulent affairs with her lovers and husband.
The musical features many of Bassey’s biggest hits including IF YOU DON'T LOVE ME, KISS ME HONEY HONEY KISS ME, I WHO HAVE NOTHING, GOLDFINGER, I AM WHAT I AM, LOVE STORY, BIG SPENDER, DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER and THIS IS MY LIFE ... to name a few.