The Eva Cassidy Story comes to The Elgiva in Chesham

Over The Rainbow: The Eva Cassidy Story is coming to Chesham's Elgiva theatre.

Since its first performance in 2004, this compelling musical play has received rapturous receptions and inspired cathartic outpourings of emotion.

This is the poignant and moving story of Washington-born singer Eva Cassidy. By the time of her death, she was unknown outside Washington but within four years Terry Wogan discovered and promoted her haunting interpretation of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' to the top of the chart.

This sad but uplifting musical play journeys through her life, from her idyllic childhood growing up in a musical family, to her studio work with boyfriend and mentor Chris Biondo; to the exuberant live recording of Blues Alley and finally to her tragically premature death at the age of only 33 years.

Featuring a truly talented all-star cast of performers and musicians, Over The Rainbow: The Eva Cassidy Story is an award-winning musical that captures the qualities of this wonderfully talented and spiritual song stylist. Not since Blood Brothers has a musical received such an emotional response, with sell-out performances and standing ovations throughout the UK and Ireland.

Over The Rainbow: The Eva Cassidy Story has already wowed audiences all over Europe and includes more than 27 of her best-loved songs, recreated by a multi-talented cast of West End performers, including unforgettable classics such as Fields of Gold, Songbird, Autumn Leaves, Kathy's Song and many more.

Sarah Jane Buckly (Hollyoaks) stars as Eva Cassidy, whilst Pauline Fleming (Coronation Street & Brookside) takes on the role of Barbara Cassidy, Eva's mother, and Rob McVeigh (BBC's Any Dream Will Do finalist & Musical Theatre star) takes on the role of Danny Cassidy, Eva's brother.

More than a musical life-story, Over The Rainbow: The Eva Cassidy Story is a show for anyone who has lost someone they love. A thoroughly entertaining and a truly memorable experience.

Over The Rainbow: The Eva Cassidy Story comes to The Elgiva theatre in Chesham on Tuesday, March 13 at 8pm. Tickets, costing £19.50 Full and £18.50 Concs are available from the Box Office on 01494 582900. For more information, and to book tickets, visit www.elgiva.com