Gorleston Pavilion Featured on BBC's 'The One Show'

Gorleston Pavilion is set to appear on national television as part of a special VE Day 80 feature on BBC's 'The One Show', airing at 6:30pm.

The segment, presented by actor and entertainer Brian Conley, highlights the theatre’s upcoming VE Day 80th anniversary show - a sold-out performance taking place this Thursday. The feature celebrates not only the production itself but also the Pavilion’s broader role in uniting the local community through music, memory, and shared heritage.

Hosted by the charismatic Olly Day, the VE Day 80th anniversary show promises an evening of stirring performances, uplifting songs, and moments of reflection. The event features the sensational Knightingales vocal trio, the rousing sounds of the Great Yarmouth Brass Band, and dazzling performances from the Pavilion Players Stage School and Summer Showtime cast.

Created in association with Bruno Peek, CVO OBE OP and Pageant master of VE Day 80, the evening will include the lighting of the Lamp Light of Peace at 9:30pm - a powerful symbol of remembrance and hope - and the singing of the hymn "I Vow to Thee My Country".

Chief Executive of the Gorleston Pavilion Trust Alex Youngs said:

"It’s an honour to see our work and our town recognised on a national stage. This project has brought together people of all ages - performers, volunteers and local alike - in a heartfelt celebration of the resilience and spirit that defines both VE Day and our community today."

The show, which sold out within days of going on sale, has generated significant interest. In response to overwhelming demand, the Pavilion plans to launch a ticketed live stream of the performance later this week, allowing more people to experience the event and contribute to the theatre’s ongoing fundraising efforts.

All donations to the trust can be made at pavtheatre.com/donate.