A GIFT-WRAPPED evening of quality favourites from two of the gentlemen of British musical theatre will be on stage at Redditch’s Palace Theatre later this month.

With over 50 years of experience in show business between them, Gary Wilmot and Mike Alexander will glide you through a fabulous , and uniquely wide-ranging, evening of music and witty reflections on Sunday, September 28 (7pm).

They’ll take the audience through their half-century of careers at the very top of their professions. They share an easy, long-standing professional relationship and a passion for music, performance and perfection.

A household name and a superb entertainer, Gary Wilmot is one of the most versatile and charming leading men on the British musical stage. His credits range through Cameron Mackintosh's hit touring production of Oliver! (Fagin), Carmen Jones at the Old Vic, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the London Palladium, Me and My Girl, Copacabana and Half a Sixpence. Dramatic roles include Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream and a national tour of the adaptation of the Graham Green novel 'Travels with my Aunt'.

A recording artist, Gary has several solo albums under his belt reflecting his wide taste in music which includes an enduring love of the jazz classics.

Mike Alexander has worked in just about every area of the music business, with every kind of performer from small jazz combos to symphony orchestras.

He's been the musical arranger, conductor and director for some of the biggest international stars around including Liza Minnelli and Shirley Bassey and has performed in the likes of the Palladium, The Royal Albert Hall and Carnegie Hall.

He is regarded as one of the most accomplished and experienced musical directors in the world.

And he plays a mean piano!