Ben Portsmouth to perform as the 'King' in This Is Elvis

Ben Portsmouth will perform as the 'King' in This Is Elvis. <i>(Image: Anvil Arts)</i>
Ben Portsmouth will perform as the 'King' in This Is Elvis. (Image: Anvil Arts)
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A tribute show will bring the music of Elvis Presley back to the stage in all its glory.

Ben Portsmouth will perform as the 'King' in This Is Elvis at The Anvil, on Friday, July 17, promising audiences a night of classic hits, from the rockabilly era to the glitz of Las Vegas.

Regarded as the closest living performer to the legendary Elvis Presley, Portsmouth made history in 2012 as the first European to be crowned the ‘Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist’ by Elvis Presley Enterprises in Memphis.

Ben Portsmouth will perform as the 'King' in This Is Elvis. (Image: Anvil Arts)

His invitation to headline a special Elvis week on the Late Show with David Letterman followed shortly after.

Portsmouth said: "It’s fantastic to see such diverse age groups attending the shows.

"It proves what we already know - and that is just how much of a legend the 'King' was.

"His music continues to touch hearts for many reasons.

"At the end of the day, the greatest part is being on stage, feeling that you've given the best performance and making people happy."

Fans can expect a full evening of favourites, including Suspicious Minds, Viva Las Vegas and I Can't Help Falling In Love With You.

Tickets are priced at £36 and available from the Anvil Arts box office.

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