A MUSICAL inspired by the life of Glam Rock legend Mark Bolan will be presented at Bradford Alhambra.

The show, entitled 20th Century Boy, runs from Tuesday to Saturday, May 1 to 5, and marks the 40th anniversary of the star’s death.

George Maguire, star of musical Sunny Afternoon, returns to the lead role to perform more than 20 classic Bolan hits.

The producers said: “We are delighted to welcome George Maguire back to the role of Marc. George

has been involved with the show from the early workshop stages and has an incredibly close

connection with the material.”

The show tells the life story of Bolan and his band T.Rex, exposing some of the myths and taking the audience on a tearful yet feelgood journey through the star’s fascinating life.

A spokesman said: “At his peak, Bolan was arguably the biggest rock star the UK had ever seen. “Rocker, poet, electric warrior, king of glam and godfather of punk – Marc Bolan became a superstar and the press dubbed him Bigger than the Beatles.

“Before his death in 1977, a few days short of his 30th birthday, Bolan lived life at breakneck speed, creating a series of iconic images, a string of number one hits and an army of obsessive fans.”

Among the songs are Ride a White Swan, Metal Guru, I Love to Boogie and 20th Century Boy.

The songs of Dusty Springfield feature in Son Of A Preacher Man, a new musical coming to the Alhambra on June 12-16.

Michelle Gayle and Alice Barlow star in a show that has been directed and musically staged by Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood.

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