Barry Steele's The Roy Orbison Story - The Platinum Years

Barry Steele brings his Roy Orbison tribute to the Swansea Grand Theatre on Thursday 21 January 2027. The show is called The Platinum Years, and it's a full evening dedicated to the songs of Roy Orbison.

If you're not familiar with the name, Steele has spent years working his way through Orbison's catalogue. The set is built around the songs that made Orbison a household name, and the whole thing is a tribute to his particular way of singing — that high, clear voice and the dramatic builds he was known for. It's a night for the songs themselves, played from start to finish.

The Grand Theatre is on Singleton Street, so it's right in the heart of the city. It's a proper theatre setting, which suits this kind of show — a seated evening where you can just sit back and listen to the music without having to shout over a crowd. If you've got a soft spot for Orbison's records, this is exactly the kind of night that lets them breathe.

Tickets start from £33, with two different pricing options to choose from. It's a Thursday night, so it's a mid-week one rather than a weekend date. The venue is the Swansea Grand Theatre, Singleton Street, Swansea SA1 3QJ.