AUDIENCES are invited to relive the musical genius of Billy Fury when “electric and emotional” show Halfway To Paradise comes to the Alhambra Theatre on October 19.

It is part of a varied season of shows coming to the Bradford theatre for just one night during the autumn.

Billy Fury was billed as Britain’s answer to Elvis, but had his own roster of impressive achievements before his death in 1983 the age of 42.

He notched up 29 hit records and scored more hit singles in the 60s than the Beatles.

Born in the Dingle district of Liverpool, a shy young 19 year old Ronnie Wycherley went to the Birkenhead Essoldo in the hope of interesting the show’s star, Marty Wilde, with some of his compositions.

Thirty minutes later rock impresario Larry Parnes had pushed him out onto the stage and re-christened him Billy Fury.

He was taken to London where he recorded his own compositions like Maybe Tomorrow, going on to more records for Decca than any other artist, including the Rolling Stones, and more hit singles in the 60s than the Beatles.

In 1970 Billy was joined by Fury’s Tornados, who performed until his retirement six years later.

Fury’s Tornados continue to tour in the hit show Halfway to Paradise - The Billy Fury Story, now in its 20th year, featuring the “uncanny” voice of Colin Gold as Fury on 29 hits.

Northern Ballet present Tortoise & The Hare for little children at the Alhambra on October 14, portraying the famous fable by Aesop.

Westlife frontman Shane Filan will perform both Westlife favourites and tracks from his own album Right Here on October 17.

Seventies chart topper Gilbert O'Sullivan, whose hits include Alone Again (Naturally) and Get Down, will perform songs from his new Latin-influenced album on October 20.

The Ken Dodd Happiness Show will be at the Alhambra on October 22.

Visit bradford-theatres.co.uk or call 01274 432000 to book tickets.