Supplier
Al Martino & Orchestra
Shaw Theatre
London
United Kingdom
Mon, 22nd September 2008 - Tue, 23rd September 2008
Al Martino & OrchestraKnown for such hits as Spanish Eyes and Can't Help Falling in Love in the 60's Al Martino is presently in the midst of beginning his second career, which has taken off in Europe. Since the Autumn of 1993, Al Martino's song's have flooded the radio and television airwaves in Germany, and he is consistently selling out concerts throughout the continent.
Al Martino made his singing debut 50 years ago in Philadelphia with the song HERE IN MY HEART. The title instantaneously sold over one million copies. With this ballad, Mr Martino became the first American Artist to hit number one in the British "single" charts during 1952, consequently putting him into the Guiness World Records.
For over four decades, Martino has continued to deliver songs to the public in his own inimitable style. Memorable hits such as Painted Tainted Rose, Living a Lie, I Love You More and More Every Day, Tears and Roses, Mary in the Morning, I Love You Because, Can't Help Falling in Love and To the Door of the Sun (Alle Porte Del Sole) have enabled this widely celebrated artist to collect numerous honours and awards.
Address
Shaw Theatre
100 Euston Road
London NW1 2AJ
London NW1 2AJ
Other Information
About the Theatre
George Bernard Shaw would have been proud of this theatre.Located near the British Library, the Shaw Theatre has hosted the best. From the brash genius of the Broadway musical, to Van Morrison's dynamic fusion of Celtic and contemporary music, to Harry Connick Jr's inimitable New Orleans' jazz.
Sundays at the Shaw are home to some of London's finest classical musicians in the intimate and immediate setting which is the Shaw Theatre.
The Shaw Theatre continues its outreach into the community in association with its producers, ensuring that a new generation of theatre goers have the opportunity to share the unforgettable experience of live theatre, opera and ballet.
'We look forward to you joining us for an evening at London's Shaw Theatre' - Brian Daniels, Chief Executive and Artistic Director
Before being completely rebuilt in 1998, the Shaw Theatre originally opened its doors in 1971 as part of the St Pancras Library. The theatre is now fully refurbished with 446 comfortable seats, all commanding an excellent view of the stage. It has two large foyers, six large dressing rooms for up to 60 people and extensive high quality backstage facilities which include a props store, workshop space and laundry facilities.
For members of the public there is disabled access, excellent cloakroom facilities and a large bar serving drinks and refreshments. The two capacious foyers make ideal exhibition spaces.
Location
The theatre is located beside the British Library, and soon to be refurbished St Pancras Station Hotel, equidistant from King's Cross and Euston Stations, which makes it one of the most accessible in London. The major redevelopments in the area, which includes the Channel Tunnel Rail Link, makes this a flourishing location. There is ample free car parking in the evenings.Directions
The theatre forms part of the New Generation 4 Star Novotel Hotel on Euston Road next to the British Library equal distance from King's Cross and Euston underground and main line stations. Underground lines Victoria, Piccadilly, Northern, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, and Circle lines. Bus routes 10, 30, 73, 91, 205, 390 and 476.Parking: NCP car park - Euston Station and after 6.30pm in Charlton Street and Ossulston Street.
Congestion Charge:The theatre is just outside the Congestion Charge Zone.
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