Stand By For Action
"5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Thunderbirds Are Go!
Following the sell-out premiere concert at Birmingham Symphony Hall in April 2022, we proudly present Stand by for Action!
Created in partnership with Anderson Entertainment, the show was devised and co-produced by our managing director, Rachel Whibley alongside Jamie Anderson.
"A magnificently larger-than-life creation, like so many of Anderson’s FAB TV shows."
"We thought this was absolutely FABulous. The orchestra embraced the nature of the concert to a T."
The World of Gerry Anderson
Gerry Anderson’s TV series have had a seismic impact on the childhoods of many, thanks to the introduction of ground-breaking special effects, captivating characters, inspirational stories and iconic music scores.
The films and music – including Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Space:1999, Terrahawks, and many more – are brought to life in this unique show, with full orchestra accompanied by exclusive film footage and newly-restored colour and high-definition content.
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"It was spectacular and at times it almost beggared belief that we were hearing a live performance rather than a newly-remastered studio recording of an undiscovered take of Barry Gray's original music."
"An amazing night! The orchestra and singers were excellent. So many memories!"
"What an audience, what a team, what an orchestra! Every one of them in iconic Anderson character costume. I’ve never had so much fun hosting anything!"
Jon Culshaw