Real Diamond comes to The Customs House

Real Diamond Set To Give A Polished Performance 

American singer-songwriter Neil Diamond may have retired from performing, but his star still shines bright, with a Broadway musical in the works.

But if you want to see his songs performed on stage before then – and a little closer to home – Real Diamond comes to The Customs House on Sunday, October 13.

John Hylton is recognised as one of the top Neil Diamond tribute acts in the UK and bears an uncanny likeness to the great man. After 15 years of performing over 4,000 live shows in venues across Europe, Real Diamond returned to the UK in 2005 and has built up a huge following.

Though born in the UK, John was raised in Canada while his father served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, so he consequently finds Neil’s tones and inflections come with ease. John, whose favourite Neil Diamond song is I Am I Said, said: “It’s natural and you can feel it. People can expect lots of fun, a little laughter and a few tears in this show.”

Real Diamond features a live band and golden oldies from the 1960s, including Cherry Cherry, Solitary Man and Cracklin’ Rosie, but there’s also a particular focus on songs from the 1980 feature film The Jazz Singer.

Starring Neil Diamond and Laurence Olivier, the film’s soundtrack boasts the likes of Love on the Rocks, Hello Again and America.

Tickets:

Tickets for Real Diamond, priced from £23.50, are available from the box office on (0191) 454 1234 or online at www.customshouse.co.uk. The show starts at 8pm.