Ben Portsmouth: This Is Elvis

Ben Portsmouth brings his This Is Elvis show to the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre on Saturday 1 May 2027, starting at 7:30pm. He's backed throughout by the Taking Care of Elvis Band, and the set is built as a journey through Presley's eras, moving from his early rockabilly roots through to the Las Vegas years. People who've seen it describe it as feeling like a live concert with the King himself.

Portsmouth isn't billed as just another tribute act; he's presented as the closest living performer to Elvis Presley. He's performed in more than 20 countries, and in 2012, Elvis Presley Enterprises crowned him the 'Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist' in Memphis. That title came with an invitation to headline an Elvis week on The Late Show with David Letterman.

One thing to keep in mind before you book: there are adult themes and humour in the show, so parental guidance is advised. Under-16s have to be accompanied by an adult, and there's strictly no entry for under-6s. Tickets are £41.50, and the show starts at 7:30pm at the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre.