The Simon & Garfunkel Story London Tickets
Their story began in 1953 when 11-year-olds Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel united during elementary school in Queens, New York. The pair refined their harmonies, sang in school choirs and never gave up in spite of their harsh career beginnings. Ultimately, they would come together to form Simon & Garfunkel, the most successful musical duo of all time.
The critically acclaimed musical-theatre show The Simon & Garfunkel Story has now been seen in over 50 countries worldwide. Whether you own their earliest records or know them from the radio, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is the unmissable moving celebration of the Kings of folk-rock. Book tickets for The Simon & Garfunkel Story as it returns to The London Palladium!
About Simon & Garfunkel
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, better known as Simon & Garfunkel, rose to prominence in the folk-rock counterculture of the late 1960s, selling millions of albums and playing to filled venues all over the world. In 1964, the duo released their debut album ‘Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M’ to commercial failure. However, in 1965, music producer Tom Wilson electrified ‘The Sound of ‘Silence, a track from the record, the newly modified version of the song shot to number one on the Billboard charts, and the rest is folk history…
Simon & Garfunkel are the winners of seven Grammy Awards. In 1990, they earned their place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. With over 100 million records sold worldwide, they are amongst the best-selling musicians of all time. Rolling Stone placed them third on its list of greatest duos and 40th on its list of greatest artists of all time.
Influenced by icons such as Bob Dylan and The Everly Brothers, Simon & Garfunkel became pioneers of the 60s folk movement, and captured the hearts of millions with their signature harmonies and poetic lyrics that reflected a time of political and cultural turbulence. Their final album, ‘Bridge over Troubled Water’, has sold over 25 million copies worldwide. Although their time together was short, their legacy will undoubtedly live on forever.
About The Story of Simon & Garfunkel
With state-of-the-art video projection, a full live band, original film footage and phenomenal lighting, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a heartfelt concert show featuring all of the beloved classics of the folk duo, such as the ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Mrs Robinson’ ‘Homeward Bound’, ‘Scarborough Fair’, ‘The Boxer’, ‘The Sound Of Silence’ and many more! It’s a night not to be missed! See history in the making in this celebration of folk-rock darlings Simon & Garfunkel! Book your tickets for The Story of Simon & Garfunkel today!
The Story of Simon & Garfunkel London Cast & Creatives
Main Cast
Paul Simon - William Sharp
Art Gardfunkel - Oliver Cave
Main Creatives
Director - Dean Elliot
Original Director - David Beck
Bass - Leon Camfield
Electric Guitar/Keyboard - Will Tuckwell
Drums - Mat Swales