Ben Portsmouth: This Is Elvis

Ben Portsmouth brings This Is Elvis to The Alban Arena on Friday 27 November, with the Taking Care of Elvis Band backing him. It's a full-evening show, running from 7:30pm to 10:00pm.

The set is an immersive journey through Presley's most iconic eras, moving from his early rockabilly roots through to the dazzling Las Vegas years. Portsmouth and the band work through that timeline together, rather than just playing a handful of hits, so you get a good sense of the different stages of his career in one sitting.

There's a bit of history behind the name, too. Portsmouth is billed as the closest living performer to Elvis Presley, and in 2012 he became the first European crowned 'Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist' by Elvis Presley Enterprises in Memphis. Since then he's performed in more than 20 countries, played on the same Vegas stage as Elvis himself, and appeared in London's West End. He also headlined an Elvis week on the Late Show with David Letterman.

One thing to keep in mind before you book: the show isn't presented as a straightforward family tribute concert. It may contain adult humour and is not for the easily offended, so it's worth knowing that before you bring the whole family along. Tickets are £39, with a non-refundable £3.50 transaction fee added on top. The show runs from 7:30pm to 10:00pm at The Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, AL1 3LD.