West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, comes to Milton Keynes Theatre as part of its first ever UK & Ireland tour.

From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi award-winning global superstar, Tina Turner didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them, winning 12 Grammy Awards.

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The music you know, but the story you don’t. TINA: The Tina Turner Musical bursts onto the stage with no subject barred. It dives deep into the grit of her life: the abuse, the reality of being Black in the 1960s American South, racial tensions with Capitol Records, and her complex family dynamics. At the center of it all is, of course, Ike. Surround that raw honesty with Tina’s greatest hits, and you have pure musical gold.

Powerhouse Performances

Elle Ma-Kinga N’Zuzi delivers a voice that powers through the rafters. She doesn't just scream or imitate; she captures the soul and "sound" of Tina perfectly.

On the flip side, you can’t help but loathe Caleb Roberts (Ike Turner) on stage—a testament to his incredible acting, especially since he is reportedly lovely off-stage! Together, they headline a journey that takes us from Tina’s childhood church days to the club circuit with Ike, and eventually to London, where she meets Heaven 17 and Capitol Records to finally secure that No. 1 spot.

A Visual and Vocal Feast

The scenery is a fantastic backdrop of vibrant colors and moving pictures, transitioning seamlessly from the Mississippi Delta to the iconic Abbey Road Studios.

 * Standout Star: A special mention must go to Lola McCourtie as Young Anna Mae. Wow, what a voice! Keep an eye on that name; she is a star in the making.

The Verdict

The show culminates in a 10-minute party finale. If you’ve been itching to stand up and sing, this is your moment. Tina Turner wanted her life shown "warts and all," and this production delivers exactly that. Everyone knows a Tina song, but not everyone knows the woman. Come see the show that has it all—it really is "Simply the Best."

Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her iconic hits, including The Best, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, Private Dancer and River Deep, Mountain High, discover the heart and soul behind the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Experience her inspiring story live on stage as this exhilarating celebration reveals the untold story of a woman who dared to dream fiercely, shatter barriers and defy the bounds of age, gender and race to conquer the world against all odds.

Presented in association with Tina Turner, written by Olivier Award and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Katori Hall (The Mountaintop) and directed by the internationally acclaimed Phyllida Lloyd (Mamma Mia!), this five-star show is “simply the best” (Daily Mail).

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