ABOUT
Elton: When Rock Was Young is an 11-piece concert-style theatre spectacular that brings the voice, character, costumes, iconic instruments, and young Elton himself back into the light.
This is the world's most thrilling and accurate portrayal of the mid-70s Elton we all remember: athletic, fantastic vocals, magnificent costumes, and consistently iconic songs.
Starring the world‑renowned Jason Paris (commended by Queen’s Brian May), Elton: When Rock Was Young includes portrayals of Bernie Taupin and members of Elton’s iconic 70s band, alongside a special appearance by the world’s finest Marilyn Monroe impersonator, Suzie Kennedy.
Innovation
Producer and Principal, Jason Paris, understands that, to stand on the world’s most prestigious stages, Elton: When Rock Was Young must exceed the expectations of even the most discerning Elton fan. With that in mind, the production incorporates a suite of distinctive, innovative elements:
A laser‑focused era
The show is set entirely during Elton’s mid‑70s peak. Paris’s commanding stage persona is therefore athletic, explosive, and uncannily close to young Elton in both voice and physicality.
A holographic ‘Candle in the Wind’
Marilyn Monroe’s “ghost” appears and duets with Elton, creating a signature moment unique to this production.
Elton’s inner circle on stage
Key figures from Elton’s musical life appear as characters, including Bernie Taupin (the show’s narrator), John Lennon, Davey Johnstone, Ray Cooper, and Nigel Olsson.
A centrepiece drumkit recreation
A meticulously crafted replica of Nigel Olsson’s massive mid‑70s kit anchors the stage — a build so accurate it was featured in Modern Drummer magazine.
Elton’s 1974 piano, reborn
A custom replica of Elton’s iconic 1974 piano — sequins, carpet and all — adds period‑perfect flair and theatrical sparkle.
A dreamlike fantasy sequence
A visually striking vignette brings the Tiny Dancer to life in a way that blends nostalgia with theatrical imagination.
Authentic instrumentation
A vast array of guitars — plus an Indian tanpura — allows the band to reproduce the tonal nuances that devoted fans expect from Elton’s classic recordings.
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