Music and stories of Lonnie Donegan shared by sons Peter and Anthony in a special show at Christchurch Regent Centre

THE music and stories of Lonnie Donegan will be shared by his sons Peter and Anthony in a special show at Christchurch Regent Centre.

Created by award-winning songwriter and star of The Voice UK, Peter Donegan, and his older brother Anthony, the show is hailed as a unique evening of songs and tales about The King of Skiffle, Lonnie Donegan.

Singer, songwriter and musician Lonnie Donegan was a staple in the British music industry from the 1950s. Achieving 31 UK top 30 singles, and spending 335 weeks on the official singles chart, Lonnie gained three number one hits with Cumberland Gap, Gamblin’ Man/Putting On The Style and My Old Man’s A Dustman.

In 1995, he received an Ivor Novello lifetime achievement award and in 2000 he was made an MBE.

Peter toured with his father as his pianist from the age of 18. In 2019, he entered BBC1’s The Voice, in which Sir Tom Jones turned his chair during his audition. They later performed a duet of I’ll Never Fall In Love Again, a song that Lonnie had written for Tom in the 1960s.

Anthony continues to keep the Skiffle legacy alive with the Lonnie Donegan Jnr Band, performing at theatres, festivals and events in the UK and abroad.

For this special show, Peter and Anthony have joined forces to celebrate the life and legacy of their father. Packed with laughter, singing and foot-stomping fun, the brothers promise to share a unique, behind-the-scenes glimpse into life with a musical legend as a father.

Peter said: “We will be sharing insights into our lives as we grew up and performing some of the very best of Lonnie’s music.”

Attendees should expect some outrageous content, as well as some heart-warming stories. The show is strictly for over 18’s. Anthony and Peter Donegan Present Lonnie Donegan – The Stories is at the Regent Centre on Friday 2nd May.

Tickets are priced £26. To book visit www.regent.co.uk or call the box office on 01202 499199.