Heaven Can Wait

Heaven Can Wait comes to Babbacombe Theatre on Saturday 1 May 2027, with the show starting at 7:30 pm. It's a tribute to Meat Loaf, and the whole thing is built around the 50th anniversary of Bat Out of Hell, the 1977 album that redefined rock theatre. The night is billed as a full-scale rock concert experience rather than a tribute band, and the set is fronted by Lee Brady as Meat Loaf, backed by a full live band of world-class musicians.

That's the core of it: Brady's vocals recreating the magic, drama and intensity of Meat Loaf's legendary live performances, with the band paying homage to the music of Jim Steinman. It's a big, theatrical approach to the material, and the anniversary of Bat Out of Hell provides the hook for the whole evening. If you're familiar with the record, you'll know the kind of sound it's aiming for — the long songs, the operatic scale and the high drama that made it a landmark of rock theatre.

Babbacombe Theatre is on the English Riviera in Torquay, and it's been a part of the area for over eighty years. It's well known for its family variety shows, especially since Matpro Limited took over the venue in 1986. For those who need it, the theatre offers disabled access, wheelchair spaces and a loop system.

Tickets are £30, with a £3 online or £2 telephone transaction fee on top. The show runs on Saturday 1 May 2027, starting at 7:30 pm at Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe Downs, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LU.