Michael Dore: ‘Who am I?… A Christmas Celebration’

Michael celebrates 10 years of sold-out shows at Crazy Coqs and marks the release of his critically acclaimed album “Who am I?”.

He performs songs by Adele, Gregory Porter, Tony Hatch and many more while also bringing his inimitable style to some Christmas classics.

Join him for this exciting celebration of music and anecdotes from his international career, with rising star Eleanor Grant.

Musical director/Arranger: John G Smith

“A great voice”– Dame Shirley Bassey

“You are a joy. What a show.”– Taron Egerton, star of Rocketman, Kingsman, Sing

“A fabulous interpreter of any song in any style… A singer of beautiful tone and range and a delight to listen to”– Ken Bruce (Greatest Hits/ Radio 2)

MICHAEL DORE’s international career began with the Swingle Singers. Since then, he has been a soloist in the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia and South Africa, often performing with the world’s leading orchestras including the New York & Berlin Philharmonics & the Chicago, Boston, Bangkok & Sydney Symphonies.

Extensive work with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra includes frequent appearances at the Royal Albert Hall, opening London’s Cadogan Hall & Nigel Hess’s ‘Food of Love’ alongside Dame Judi Dench & Sir Patrick Stewart.

Michael has regularly performed on BBC Radio’s ‘Friday Night is Music Night’ and in cabaret.

His recordings include his new critically acclaimed album, ‘Who am I?’, the Grammy award winning ‘Dreamhouse’, three recordings of Berio’s ‘Sinfonia’, Sondheim’s ‘Passion’ (original London cast), four albums with the BBC Concert Orchestra and four with the RPO, including “Stage by Stage”.

Theatre roles have included ‘West Side Story’ with Sir Simon Rattle, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, ‘Guys & Dolls’ and ‘Candide’.

His duet partners have included Sarah Brightman, Lorna Luft and Dame Diana Rigg. He has sung on over 200 film soundtracks, including Lord of the Rings, Star Wars & Skyfall.

As a vocal coach he has worked with film actors including Taron Egerton, Jeremy Jordan & Emma Watson, on the TV series ‘Any Dream Will Do’ & The X Factor. He was also vocal consultant on the BBC documentary for Dame Vera Lynn’s 100th birthday.

Michael’s Variety Club work includes co-hosting and performing for the Iowa Live USA Telethon and his solo concert in Johannesburg, South Africa.