Both critics and fans agree that Roy G Hemmings is a great showman and dynamic singer. Understood as the longest serving former member of legendary group, The Drifters, Roy had worked alongside founder Johnny Moore for more than 12 years.

He has entertained audiences around the world with his easy, relaxed style and fabulous voice in a career that spans four decades and includes appearances in several Royal Variety shows and two performances at The White House.

As a highly respected artiste and singer he has a distinguished track record of fine stage craft. Roy has enjoyed major success when he signed a recording deal in the mid-seventies with the J.A.L.N. Band, one of the first bands to storm the British charts with the dance record, ‘Disco Music, I Like It’ co-produced by Pete Waterman.

After three well-received albums, the group disbanded and Roy launched his solo career. In 1997 Roy released his first solo album, ‘No Afro, No Sequins, No Flares’ to great critical acclaim. He followed this in 1999 with his second solo album, ‘All Talked Out’. The release of his latest album in 2017 ‘Philly vs Motown’ includes songs from his stage show and featuring a fine version of ‘The Drifters’ classic, ‘Like Sister and Brother’.

The Dictionary of Soul ® show includes songs by Otis Reading, James Brown, The O-Jays, The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops and other Soul / Motown greats.

The show also features the Love Supremes adding a stunning dimension of smooth harmonies and slick Motown dance routines. Diana Ross and Mary Wilson were in fact founder members of the Prim-ettes before changing their name to The Supremes. The show is full of timeless songs performed with energy and sensitivity, creating emotions that touch the hearts of audiences everywhere.

Audiences enjoy a musical array of all-time greats: Get Ready, Sitting on the Dock of the Bay, Me & Mrs Jones, Under the Boardwalk, Can’t Help Myself, My Girl, Save the Last Dance for Me, and Love Train.

What's On

Galentines Afternoon Tea

THE SIGNATURES - NORTHERN SOUL LIVE

Valentines Afternoon Tea

The Sound of Springsteen

Wiggle & Giggle

Groove and Glow with Ellie Rowan

Monday Club February 2026 - Free Weekly Live Music

Industry Jazz Dance Class

Madagascar - A Musical Adventure

Relax and Rebalance: Mindfulness & Meditation with Emma

The Pavilion Shanty Choir

Singing for Lung Health

The Comedy Store 2026

Swing Into Spring

An Afternoon With The Vibettes

Comedy & Quiz Night Fundraiser with Ben Langley

Think No Evil Of Us: My Life with Kenneth Williams

Sing It At The Movies

Monday Club March 2026 - Free Weekly Live Music

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

5 Years of Isabella's

Theatre Tours

Divas & Legends Drag Night

Dancing Through Decades

The Jersey Beats

Purple Zeppelin

Country Superstars

The Dinosaur Timewarp

Scratch The Cat

Heaven Can Wait

Monday Club April 2026 - Free Weekly Live Music

Dayglo Indydarc

Broadway Forever

One Night In Vegas

The Edwin Starr Band featuring Angelo Starr

A Celebration of Old Tyme Music Hall

Monday Club May 2026 - Free Weekly Live Music

Country Superstars

Club Mistero

The Sixties Roadshow

Glenn Miller and The Fabulous 40s

Glitz

Song Sung Blue - The Music of Neil Diamond

Drag me to the Musicals

Lee Pashley as Robbie Williams

Songbird - The Music of Fleetwood Mac

Monday Club June 2026 - Free Weekly Live Music

An Evening With Peter Howarth

Hey Rock N Roll

Get Down Tonight

Steemy Dan LIVE!

Hitmakers of the 60s

Dee Anderson’s Thunderbirds

Rocket Fuel

NOW! That's What I Call...DRAG! The Pride Extravaganza!

Flight – Dare to Dream

Monday Club July 2026 - Free Weekly Live Music

Summer Show 2026

IF IT’S LAUGHTER YOU’RE AFTER’ with Olly Day and Nigel ‘Boy’ Syer

The Counterfeit Seventies

The Upbeat Beatles

Counterfeit Quo

The Big Family Party Show

The ELO Encounter - Face the Music

The Jerry Lee Lewis Rock N Roll Songbook

The Return of The Dark Destroyer

Monday Club August 2026 - Free Weekly Live Music

Magic, Mirth & Music with Martin Daniels

Martin Jarvis as Tom Jones

High School Musical

Pure Queen

Roy G Hemmings Motown & Soul

Moonage

The Bootleg Shadows

Monday Club September 2026 - Free Weekly Live Music

AXIS

Into The Woods

Sleeping Beauty - The Traditional Family Pantomime

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