What the World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Songbook

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What the World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Songbook

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Following on from the sold out Royal Albert Hall show in June Burt Bacharach’s songbook heads out on a UK tour. The evening honors one of the most influential songwriters of the past century with the show featuring many classic songs including ‘The Look of Love’** ‘Walk on By’** ‘Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head’** ‘Anyone Who Had a Heart’** ‘Make It Easy On Yourself’** ‘Alfie’ and the timeless anthem ‘What The World Needs Now Is Love’ plus lots more.

Featuring live performances by beloved UK artists Rumer (known for hits such as ‘Slow’ & ‘Aretha’ from her 1 million-selling album Seasons of my Soul) and Shaun Esoffery (the British soul/R&B singer/actor who has performed with major artists inc. Quincy Jones and currently stars as Mufasa in London’s West End massive hit production of ‘The Lion King’) both of whom have worked with Burt Bacharach and the Mercury nominated singer-songwriter Ed Harcourt plus additional guests.

The show will be brought to life with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra under the musical direction of Rob Shirakbari - Bacharach’s long time arranger and music director.

Bacharach remains one of the most decorated songwriters with a catalogue that includes 73 US Top 40 and 52 UK Top 40 hits as well as 3 Academy Awards, 6 Grammy Awards and an Emmy.

“A man [Rob Shirakbari] so instrumental in helping me put this show together… writing the arrangements, writing the orchestrations. I couldn’t have done it without him.” - Burt Bacharach

“These songs are the star of the show, and we’re here to serve the music as he intended. I know he’d be proud to see his work reaching fans old and new.”- Rob Shirakbari

An unforgettable evening celebrating the music of Burt Bacharach

Wed 7 Oct 7:30pm £72/£62/£52/£42

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