Phillip Schofield to host Music of the Knights UK tour

It has been announced that Phillip Schofield will host a UK concert tour entitled Music of the Knights in April 2016.

Schofield, who currently presents ITV's This Morning, previously starred in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium as well as the UK tour of Dr Dolittle. 

Music of the Knights is described as a celebration of the legendary Knights of the entertainment industry who have transformed the face of music, film and theatre throughout the ages.

The Knights include: Sir Elton John, Lord Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Sir Cliff Richard, Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Paul McCartney and The Beatles, Sir Cameron Mackintosh, Sir Tim Rice, Sir Mick Jagger, Sir Bob Geldof, Bono and Sir Van Morrison.

He says: "I'm so thrilled to be hosting Music of the Knights. It promises to be a great night of music and surprises. It's been quite a while since I've appeared on stage so I'm really looking forward to a great evening."

Starring top West End talent and a live band, musical numbers will include: ‘I’m Still Standing’, ‘Rocket Man’ (Elton John), ‘Twist And Shout’, ‘Hey Jude’ (The Beatles), ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ (Les Miserables), ‘Do You Want To Dance’ (Cliff Richard), ‘It’s Not Unusual’ (Tom Jones), ‘Close Every Door’ (Joseph) and ‘Satisfaction’ (Mick Jagger).

Music of the Knights Tour Dates

Thursday 21st April

Cardiff

St Davids Hall

Friday 22nd April

Ipswich

Regent Theatre

Saturday 23rd April

Northampton

Derngate

Sunday 24th April

Southampton

Mayflower

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