Posted By: Editor
September 17, 2025
Ride Like the Wind – The Yacht Rock Show!
A Smooth New Musical Voyage Sets Sail
Bath Forum, October 2nd
The ultimate feel-good music experience is about to dock in theatres across the UK! Ride Like the Wind – The Yacht Rock Show is a dazzling new production celebrating the golden era of soft rock and smooth classics from the late ‘70s and ‘80s. Audiences can expect soaring harmonies, slick grooves, and the timeless hits that defined a generation, all delivered by a stellar cast and world-class musicians.
Produced by Paul Roberts, the visionary behind smash-hit touring shows Queen of the Night and What’s Love Got To Do With It?, this brand-new production pays homage to the smooth, soulful essence of the Yacht Rock genre. Featuring timeless classics from legendary artists such as Christopher Cross, Toto, The Eagles, Steely Dan, Michael McDonald, Sade, and Supertramp, this show is the definitive tribute to the unforgettable hits that continue to define an era.
Performed by a sensational 9-piece live band and three incredible vocalists, Ride Like the Wind boasts a high-production, visually stunning experience with crystal-clear vocals and breathtaking harmonies. Audiences will hear chart-topping hits like Sailing, Rosanna, Logical Song, Taking It to the Streets, Heat Is On, Footloose, Rikki Don’t Lose That Number, The Way It Is, and Smooth Operator brought to life with precision, passion, and flair.
Leading the cast is Mike Doyle, a seasoned entertainer with a career that sparkles as brightly as the West End lights. Doyle has played the iconic Vince Fontaine and Teen Angel in Grease on the West End, toured with legends such as The Shadows, The Stylistics, Gloria Gaynor, and The Supremes, and has taken the stage at not one, not two, but three Royal Variety Performances. His comedic brilliance earned him Best Comic at the British Comedy Awards, and his versatility has shone across pantomime, BBC television, radio, international cruise lines, and even alongside Meryl Streep and Candice Bergen in HBO Max’s Let Them All Laugh. With over three decades of captivating audiences, Doyle is the ultimate showman to steer this musical ship.
Sharing the spotlight is Holly Bannis, one of the UK’s brightest rising stars. Fresh from touring nationwide in the phenomenal hit What’s Love Got To Do With It? the electrifying tribute to Tina Turner, Holly has been wowing audiences with her powerhouse vocals and magnetic stage presence. The daughter of Greg Bannis, former lead singer of Hot Chocolate, Holly was destined for the stage. Her breakthrough came with ITV’s Starstruck, where she impressed both audiences and judges by embodying her musical idols, especially the unstoppable Tina Turner. Her dedication, passion, and dynamic energy mark her as one of the most exciting new talents to watch.
Together, Doyle and Bannis promise an unforgettable night of music, nostalgia, and pure entertainment. Ride Like the Wind – The Yacht Rock Show will transport audiences to a world of smooth sailing melodies and iconic hits, a vibrant and sophisticated celebration of the soul-stirring music that continues to soundtrack our lives.
Get ready to set sail on the smoothest journey of the year ; this is one ride you don’t want to miss!
Catch the new show at these dates:
2nd October Bath Forum
3rd October Leicester De Montfort Hall
5th October Fareham Live
