AN adults-only boyband musical starring pop star Gareth Gates is heading to the Princes Theatre in Clacton.
Boyband in the Buff will be staged at 7.30pm on Sunday, February 15.
The show celebrates the biggest boyband hits of the 90s and 2000s, including songs by Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Blue and Take That.
Gareth Gates said: "I grew up loving the boyband sound of the 90s and 2000s, so getting to perform those iconic pop anthems live is going to be absolutely amazing.
"This show has a cheeky edge, but it’s all done with taste – it’s proper theatre with a fun twist.
"Fitness is a big part of my life, so this tour combines two passions - singing and staying in shape.
"I’ve been lucky enough to perform in Clacton before – and even played Robin Hood in panto here – so returning to the Princes Theatre feels like coming home."
Gareth first shot to fame as runner-up on Pop Idol in 2002, before going on to sell millions of records and appearing in West End productions including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Legally Blonde and Les Misérables.
He also braved the elements on the television series Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
Boyband in the Buff comes with the warning that it contains "tight harmonies and tighter pants" - at least for the first few numbers.
Gary Scott, councillor responsible for arts, culture and heritage at Tendring Council, said: "It’s fantastic to see big names like Gareth Gates returning to the Princes Theatre.
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"This promises to be a fun, high-energy show that will have the audience singing and dancing along.
"This is an 18+ event and standing and dancing are encouraged – so grab your friends, warm up those vocal cords and get ready for a night of pop, passion and plenty of surprises."
Tickets start from £30, with VIP meet-and-greet packages available, including a signed poster and photo opportunity with Gareth Gates.
Tickets are available princestheatre.co.uk or by calling the box office on 01255 686633.
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