Posted By: Editor
August 22, 2024
Rachel Tucker – The “I’m Home” Tour. Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay
Saturday 21st September 7.30pm
Olivier nominated Rachel Tucker is famed for her powerhouse performance that “leaves no roof intact!” Her Irish charm will immediately put you at ease as she delves into her extraordinary career with both fascinating and often hilarious stories, from a 9-year-old singing sensation to belting on Broadway!
Rachel’s incredible vocals and storytelling will leave you spellbound & speechless, hopefully with the roof still on at the Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay on Saturday 21st September at 7.30pm.
From Belfast to London’s West End, to Broadway and back, Rachel will sing songs from the musicals she has starred in, during this show, The “I’m Home” Tour. Expect to hear your favourites from Sunset Boulevard, Wicked, Come From Away, We Will Rock You, along with a selection of original interpretations of the greatest musical artists we have come to know and love – Barbra Streisand, Judy Garland and maybe even the great Tina Turner for that end of the show party feeling!
Rachel is undoubtedly best known for her inspiring interpretation of ‘Elphaba’ in London’s West End production of Wicked at the Apollo Theatre. After playing the role for three years and over one thousand performances she became the show’s longest running consecutive ‘Green Witch’ and thereafter she was invited to play Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway and won the 2016 Audience Choice Award in the Broadway.com Awards for Favourite Replacement for her performance. In 2017 Rachel was invited back to Apollo Theatre to portray Elphaba as part of Wicked’s 10th Anniversary celebrations in London.
Alongside her incredible theatre career, Rachel is a highly sought after concert artist. Performing at the Sydney Opera House and The Arts Centre, Melbourne, in ‘Do You Hear The People Sing’, a musical spectacular of Boublil and Schönberg’s best known works: Les Miserable and Miss Saigon; This July Rachel was excited to return with the show for one night only at the prestigious Hollywood Bowl, LA and now she is performing to audiences on the English Riviera!
Also, an experienced screen actress – Rachel can be seen playing the role of Siobhan O’Hare in Longstory’s new Northern Irish television series, Hope Street, available on BBC iPlayer and BritBox. Rachel is about to start filming season 3.
Rachel’s latest album You’re Already Home was released in November 2023 and some of the songs you’ll enjoy at this show are featured on that album. Do come along to enjoy a true star do what she does best, ENTERTAIN you, with her exceptional voice.
