We aim to perform only a limited number of ‘Shades of Simon’ shows a year, normally between April and October. These are our confirmed shows so far. We’re currently negotiating on some more really exciting venues, so do please check back again soon…

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Upcoming Dates

Fri -

Sep

11,

2026

19:45

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Colchester. CO2 7AT

Headgate Theatre

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Sun -

Oct

11,

2026

19:30

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Faversham. ME13 8PG

The Assembly Rooms

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Sat -

Oct

17,

2026

19:30

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Bungay. NR35 1EE

Fisher Theatre

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Sat -

Apr

24,

2027

19:30

Broadstairs. CT10 2BN

Sarah Thorne Theatre

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Sat -

Jul

24,

2027

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Flatford. CO7 6UL

National Trust Flatford Mill

Past Dates

2026

Thu -

Aug

20,

2026

19:30

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Harwich. CO12 3ER

The Electric Palace

Thu -

Aug

13,

2026

19:30

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Tunbridge Wells. TN3 8JN

National Trust Scotney Castle

Sat -

Jul

25,

2026

19:00

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Flatford. CO7 6UL

National Trust Flatford Mill

Sat -

Jul

18,

2026

19:00

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Ingatestone. CM4 9NR

Ingatestone Hall

Sun -

Jul

12,

2026

7:00pm

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Rochford. SS4 1PL

The Lawn

Sat -

Jun

06,

2026

19:30

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Leiston. IP16 4BZ

Leiston Film Theatre

Sat -

May

30,

2026

19:30

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Ipswich. IP4 1BF

St Peters by the waterfront

Sat -

May

09,

2026

19:30

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Brentwood. CM15 8AG

Brentwood Theatre

Thu -

Apr

30,

2026

19:30

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Stowmarket. IP14 1AY

The Regal theatre

2025

Sat -

Nov

01,

2025

19:45

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Maldon. CM9 4RL

The Town Hall theatre CHARITY CONCERT

Sat -

Oct

11,

2025

19:30

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Chelmsford. CM1 6AU

Beaulieu Community Centre

Sat -

Sep

20,

2025

19:30

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Broadstairs. CT10 2BN

Sarah Thorne Theatre

Sat -

Sep

13,

2025

19:30

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Rayleigh. SS6 7ED

The Mill Arts Centre

Sat -

Jul

26,

2025

19:00

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Flatford. CO7 6UL

National Trust Flatford Mill

Sat -

Jul

19,

2025

19:00

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Royston. SG8 0BW

National Trust Wimpole Hall

Sat -

Jul

05,

2025

19:30

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Knebworth. SG1 2AX

Knebworth House

Sat -

Jun

28,

2025

19:30

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Ely. CB7 4BB

The Maltings

Sat -

Jun

07,

2025

19:30

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Bungay. NR35 1EE

The Fisher Theatre

Sat -

May

31,

2025

19:45

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Hatfield Peverel. CM3 2HP

Village Hall

Thu -

May

15,

2025

19:30

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Harwich. CO12 3ER

Electric Palace

Sat -

May

10,

2025

19:30

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Brentwood. CM15 8AG

Brentwood theatre

Sat -

Mar

29,

2025

19:30

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Huntingdon. PE29 3AQ

The Commemoration Hall

2024

Fri -

Sep

06,

2024

19:45

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Colchester. CO2 7AT

Headgate theatre

Sun -

Aug

18,

2024

19:00

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Tunbridge Wells. TN3 8JN

National Trust Scotney Castle

Sat -

Aug

03,

2024

19:00

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Ingatestone. CM4 9NR

Ingatestone Hall

Sat -

Jul

20,

2024

19:00

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Flatford. CO7 6UL

National Trust Flatford Mill

Fri -

Jul

12,

2024

19:00

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Royston. SG8 0BW

National Trust Wimpole Hall

Sat -

Jun

08,

2024

19:30

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Rayleigh. SS6 7ED

The Mill Arts Centre

Fri -

May

31,

2024

19:30

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Bungay. NR35 1EE

The Fisher Theatre

Sat -

Mar

16,

2024

19:30

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Woodham Walter. CM9 6RD

Village Hall

2023

Sat -

Nov

11,

2023

19:30

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Danbury. CM3 4QL

Danbury Mission

Fri -

Aug

11,

2023

20:00

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Clifton Reynes. MK46 5DT

The Arches Theatre

Fri -

Jul

28,

2023

19:45

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Colchester. CO2 7AT

Headgate theatre

Fri -

Jul

21,

2023

19:00

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Flatford. CO7 6UL

National Trust, Flatford Mill

Sun -

Jul

02,

2023

19:00

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Purleigh. CM3 6PE

Playing Fields

Sat -

Jul

01,

2023

19:30

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Knebworth. SG1 2AX

Knebworth House

Fri -

May

26,

2023

19:30

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Bungay. NR351EE

The Fisher Theatre

Fri -

May

19,

2023

19:45

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Ipswich. IP4 1BF

St Peter's by the Waterfront

2022

Fri -

Nov

04,

2022

19:45

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Fulbourn. CB21 5BS

Townley Memorial Hall, The Fulbourn Centre

Fri -

Oct

21,

2022

19:45

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Ipswich. IP4 1BF

St Peter's by the Waterfront

Fri -

Aug

12,

2022

20:00

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Witham. CM8 2DY

Witham Public Hall

Fri -

Jul

22,

2022

19:45

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Colchester. CO2 7AT

Headgate theatre

Sun -

Jul

17,

2022

16:00

Mundon.

Private Party

Sat -

Jul

16,

2022

19:00

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Ingatestone. CM4 9NR

Ingatestone Hall

2021

Fri -

Dec

03,

2021

20:00

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Maldon. CM9 4RL

The Town Hall theatre

Wed -

Oct

13,

2021

13:00

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Chelmsford. CM1 1JG

Civic Theatre

Sat -

Oct

09,

2021

20:00

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Wickford. SS11 7JP

Barnhall Community Centre

What other people have said…

WHAT A TRULY UPLIFTING EXPERIENCE! With powerful vocals, wonderful harmonies, excellent musicianship , you cannot fail to be blown away by this amazing band……it follows Paul Simons career from the 60s right up to his last offering…the love for the artist shines through, as does the friendship within the band ….the 2 and 1/2 hour show had no “down” spots …every song was beautifully crafted and performed with genuine enthusiasm……

Michael Williams

Brilliant musicians. Really captured the music and life of Paul Simon. A fitting tribute. Fabulous evening.

John Googe

Southend on Sea

Just to say what a wonderful concert you performed last night at Scotney Castle and well done we had a great time.
Please include me on your mailing list for future events.

James Callinan

Kent

Brilliant bunch of musicians and great guys!

Arlene Ellis

Just got home buzzing from a great night at the Lawns. What a great polished band. Thank you

John Woollcott

Lawns in Hockley

Thank you for a wonderful evening! Myself and friends had a fantastic night. Please let us know when you’re returning to the Lawns.

Claire Fox

I very much enjoyed your show in Ipswich recently. It’s the second time I have seen SoS and have been impressed both times by your authentic production, from folk sounds to the livelier African influenced music. It all makes for a great show.

Chris

Ipswich

Saw them play last night at the Brentwood Theatre. Absolutely fantastic and looking at their other venues to go again. It’s brought back so many memories and I was in heaven. Keep going as this upliftment is what everyone needs.

Mieke Staley

Brentwood.

Saw this wonderful band 3 years ago and decided to make the trip over again from Dublin to catch them at the 2025 Knebworth House show. Beautiful setting, excellent sound quality and a fab evening of time travel through some of Paul Simon’s best work from the mid 60’s to the late 80’s. This band are a joy to listen to – faithfully reproducing the Simon & Garfunkel signature harmonies right through to the swaying African rhythms of Paul’s later work. Pure enjoyment and a must-see if they’re in your area!

Pat Cannon

Dublin

A wonderful concert – Shades of Simon are so talented, and their love of the music shone through. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening. The band generated a great atmosphere, and made us get up and dance!

Mike and Jo Richards

Wimpole Hall, Cambridgeshire

Saw u guys tonight. U were amazing/ fantastic as usual! xx

Joy

Chelmsford

Saw these terrific musicians last night in Broadstairs. Brilliant performances, many thanks. We saw S and G in 1983 in Sydney as part of their world wide tour, can honestly say these blokes more than equalled them, thank you!

Hilary Di Stefano

Ashford

Just had the most amazing 3 hours of live entertainment with the Shades of Simon group at Knebworth House. So professional, close your eyes and you were listening to Simon and Art and took me back 60, 50 and 40 years of Paul’s work. Thank you guys, cannot wait to see you again next year.

Rod Reeves

Welwyn Garden City

This band / show are amazing. I personally think they are better than Paul Simon himself. Seen once. Have booked again to see them in Oct!

Joy Trundle

Chelmsford

I went to Flatford last year and really enjoyed it ! Great setting and fantastic musicians. And of course, what a songbook to pick from…

Jeff Scrivener

Ipswich

Absolutely amazing!! Well worth seeing if they come to a theatre near you.

Sharon Price

Ramsgate

Just finished and it was probably the best show there ever such talented musicians. Almost 3 hours of Paul Simon’s music. Great audience participation too. Sarah Thorne theatre.

Carole Copeland

Ramsgate

Saw the show last night. Second time for me at the Mill. It was once again awesome. And I’m not going to drop spoilers here, but a much requested song has been added into the act and finished the night off perfectly. Thank you guys and come back soon. x

Richard Levy

Rayleigh

We saw these guys last night in Ely, what a show! Great stuff guys 5 very talented musicians. Well worth a look if you get a chance.

Olly

Saffron Walden

Watching Shades of Simon – simply fantastic!

Louisa

Maldon

It was a wonderful show – thank you so much for coming – it was pure joy, I loved every minute of it, as, clearly, did the rest of the audience.

Cathy (Theatre Manager)

Bungay

We saw Shades at the Commemoration Hall in Huntingdon on Saturday night. They were brilliant. The set list, music and singing were perfect,. The story of Paul Simon weaved around the songs was fascinating. Above all their obvious enthusiasm and enjoyment made the whole evening exhilarating. We’ve already booked to see them again. A truly magical evening.

Peter

St Neots

Many thanks for the event last Thursday – to have a full house and so much great feedback was wonderful.

Andrew (Electric Palace)

Harwich

Wow! What a show, fellas! Liz & I, & our friend Les, were blown away by your performance last night! So authentic .. true to the sound of the mighty duo! We will see you again!

Bob

Chelmsford

Top class musicians and beautiful vocals, all interspersed with lots of interesting stories and anecdotes about Simon and Garfunkel. A really great show

Pat

Dublin

Wow what an amazing show. I was blown away . Didn’t think I knew Paul Simon songs , but knew a lot them & rest were great . I knew Colin was good , but with the rest of the band they were amazing. Look forward to seeing u again. Great sound system xx

Joy

Chelmsford

A wonderful band, with a truly amazing homage to the Paul Simon story… Don’t miss it!

Clive

Witham

Brilliant gig guys, the standing ovation at the end said it all!

Roy

Chelmsford

Good vocals & harmonies. Excellent musicianship all round.

Ian

Wickford

The band capture the spirit of Paul Simon perfectly, as well as his duets with Art Garfunkel. Impersonation? No. Authentic? Yes!

Nigel

Flatford

This was such a brilliant show! Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Solid Earth Band

Colchester

Brilliant! Can’t wait to see them again.

Steve

Harwich

An experienced and dedicated band of superb musicians, Shades of Simon are without any doubt the real deal.

Terry Hiscock

South Woodham Ferrers

Thank you for a fabulous evening, fantastic setting for a fantastic band.

John

Essex

Good arrangements. Well rehearsed and professional.

Jonathan

Enfield

The band’s attention to detail in the songs achieves an impressively authentic sound

Richard

London

Absolutely fantastic band! Well worthy of playing Knebworth…

Simon

Peterborough

Simply brilliant!

Jonathan

Rayleigh

Thank you gents for a very enjoyable evening, some cracking musicianship and singing. Loved the format, very informative!

Tony

Purleigh

Interesting, engaging narration. Good selection of songs.

Paul

Chelmsford

With this pedigree the band will be top notch! Colin’s voice is a natural Paul Simon.

Dean

Basildon

A top band!

John

Wickford

Had a brilliant evening, thank you so much. Great music!

Jenny

Cambridge

I loved it – great great sound!

Dave (Manager Headgate theatre

Colchester

We had a brilliantly fantastic evening, singing dancing and listening to a very talented band. Love to see you again.

Sue

Herts.

The music is interspersed with an interesting narrative and all in all provides exceptional captivating entertainment.

Nigel

East Bergholt

Saw them last night at the Headgate Theatre, fabulous musicians who bring the infectious joy of Paul Simon’s first three decades of music along with interesting anecdotes from his life. Wonderful vocals with lovely harmonies. The whole sold-out audience was left happy and buzzing. I heartily recommend catching Shades of Simon and thank them for a brilliant evening.

Sari

Colchester

The moment I heard that Colin and friends were putting together a band to celebrate the life and music of Paul Simon, I knew we were in safe hands.

Terry

South Woodham Ferrers