Something About Simon

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Music (theatre, solo show)

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  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months

Description

Paul Simon is a name that has cemented itself into the Hearts and Bones of audiences all over the world. As an artist, his name has become synonymous, not only with music but with cultural history! In this poignant and critically acclaimed show, British singer-songwriter Gary Edward Jones not only recites the music of one of his idols, but also tells the unique story of Paul Simon: combining visuals, stage design, and of course... the music. For around 60 minutes, allow Gary Edward Jones to tell you Something About Simon.

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: There are 12 steps into space.

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 11- 20
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Gerald Mackie 55 days ago

This was a great show, very informative, great music, good storytelling and overall great value for money.

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Stuart Watson 59 days ago

A wonderful hours show of stories & classic songs. Not a tribute act (because many of those great songs were duets & this is s solo show) but Gary clearly is in awe of Mr Simon. Loved his reinterpretation of the newer songs too. Brilliant guitar playing on Graceland.

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Catherine Alexander 75 days ago

WOW!! what a great singer and I loved to hear short snippets of Paul Simon's life and the background to some of his best known songs.

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Trevor Barham 77 days ago

We went to see, something about Simon on 3rd of August, the story telling is informative and at times amusing, the musical performance outstanding, my partner and I saw 8 shows at the fringe in total over 4 days, all of them were very good, but this show was our joint favourite, if you like Paul Simon, or just like a good show with music, I would thoroughly recommend you see it.

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Lynn Morgan 80 days ago

***** Went to a preview show on 1st August, what a fab find. Gary Edward Jones speaks with a lovely soft Liverpool accent and has the sweetest singing voice. He told snippets of Paul Simon's life and sung a number of his early songs, all of my favorites as it happens. Really good guitar player, with a number of changes. A great venue for him as you are really close and it feels very personal. Finishes with a flourish, Highly recommend.

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Musical Theatre Review (4/5 stars) 67 days ago

For a more faithful rendition of Paul Simon’s work you need look no further than Gary Edward Jones’ one-man show depicting the life and times of Paul Simon.

Supported by a backdrop of projections, a visual narrative accompanies this journey through the Paul Simon songbook evoking atmosphere and colouring the stories of his life.

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The Wee Review (4/5 stars) 78 days ago

In this brand-new show, Liverpudlian singer-songwriter, Gary Edward Jones, not only recites the music of one of his idols, but also tell the unique story of Paul Simon combining visuals, stage design and, of course, his music. For people of a certain age, the music of Paul Simon has cemented...

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