12 September 2013

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Sounds of Simon, the nation’s favourite Simon and Garfunkel Tribute act, comes to Chequer Mead on 5 Oct, on the highly-acclaimed Old Friends Tour.

The show has delighted theatre audiences UK wide for the past three years with its note-perfect reproduction of the duo’s award-winning harmonies, as well as their much-publicised friction.

The two-hour show covers more than two dozen hits from four decades, including Mrs Robinson, Homeward Bound, The Sounds of Silence and Bridge Over Troubled Water.

Adam Ellis and Ben Bowden, who play the duo on stage, have been described by music writers as ‘the world’s best Simon and Garfunkel tribute’ and their full band show as ‘a musical feast for anyone who loves the songs of Paul Simon’.

Ben was recently featured on BBC’s The One Show, performing as Paul Simon and talking about Paul’s visit to England in 1965. It was on this trip that Paul reputedly wrote Homeward Bound. This hit, along with many others, features in the show.

“It’s always a joy to bring the show to new audiences,” says Ben of their East Grinstead debut.

Adam Ellis, who plays Art Garfunkel, agreed. “This is a great show filled with some wonderful songs,” he said. “I love playing Artie on stage – his voice is just beautiful, and the harmonies are brilliant.”

Tickets at £15/ concessions £13 / Friends £12 are available from the box office on 01342 302000.

* Further details are available at www.soundsofsimon.co.uk

Note to News Desk:

Further information is available from Ben Bowden on 07973894915. Do not hesitate to contact.

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Editorial author is Ben Bowden, 07973894915