Club Tropicana drinks are free. Joe McElderry returns home for the hilarious performance of camped up, 80’s appreciation evening ‘Club Tropicana’.
Spending 5 nights of the tour in Sunderland. Joe’s nearest home town at the Sunderland Empire Theatre the hilarious feel-good factor show had people up out of their seats having a really good time.
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3 Easy Reasons To Go See Club Tropicana The Musical
Throwback to the ’80s
With Love Island hitting our screens next week, why not throwback to the ’80s for a retro style, side-splitting Summer holiday. Full of romance, innuendo, and some great music. This new musical, from the creators of West End favourite, Hairspray is set in sunny Spain at ‘Hotel Tropicana’. Join Joe McElderry, Eastender’s Neil McDermott, the iconic Kae Robbins from Spitting Image and former Sugababe star Amelle. As they have your feet tapping and up dancing. To the sounds of Girls just wanna have Fun, The Look of Love, Relax, Take on Me and many more.
Club Tropicana the drinks a freeeeeee
The raunchy, revved up performance is hilarious from start to finish, with sexual references and strong language parental guidance is recommended. This cheesy feel-good musical follows a jilted groom and the bride-to-be heading to the same hotel with friends. Making use of their collective ‘Honeymoon’ without the other party realising, all whilst the staff at Club Tropicana prepare for a hotel inspector’s visit in a competition for a prestigious hotel award.
The performance is great fun, with an easy to follow the storyline for a great time, with a very pantomime like feel from the cast and a lot of jazz hands it’s over the top camp and just the perfect evening to kick back and enjoy 80’s classic with a laugh.
Club Tropicana the drinks a freeeeeee
The raunchy, revved-up performance is hilarious from start to finish, with sexual references and strong language, so parental guidance is recommended. This cheesy feel-good musical follows a jilted groom and the bride-to-be, who end up at the same hotel with their respective friends. They each make use of their planned honeymoon without realizing the other party is also there. Meanwhile, the staff at Club Tropicana are preparing for a hotel inspector’s visit, hoping to win a prestigious hotel award.
The performance is a delightful blend of comedy, romance, and nostalgia, with an easy-to-follow storyline that promises a great time. The cast delivers a very pantomime-like feel, complete with plenty of jazz hands and over-the-top campiness, making it the perfect evening to kick back and enjoy 80’s classics with a laugh.
One of the highlights of the show is the impressive musical repertoire, which includes timeless hits like “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “The Look of Love,” “Relax,” and “Take on Me.” These songs, combined with energetic dance numbers and vibrant costumes, transport the audience back to the carefree and colorful 80s. Joe McElderry’s charismatic performance, alongside the talented cast, ensures that every scene is packed with fun and excitement.
The interactive nature of the performance keeps the audience engaged, often encouraging them to sing along and dance in their seats. The set design captures the essence of a sunny Spanish resort, complete with palm trees, sun loungers, and, of course, the iconic Club Tropicana bar where “the drinks are free.”
As the plot unfolds, the humorous misunderstandings and romantic entanglements lead to plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. The chemistry between the characters is palpable, and their antics are sure to keep you entertained throughout the show. Whether you’re reliving your youth or discovering these hits for the first time, “Club Tropicana” is a nostalgic trip that promises to leave you with a smile on your face.
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