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The SilverBlack Card is giving away ONE pair of tickets to QUEEN – It’s A Kinda Magic in Hong Kong, from the 13th to 18th April 2010.

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QUEEN – It’s A Kinda Magic
Organised by Showtime Presents

Rock’s ‘Royalty’ Hong Kong 2010 Spring Visit
13 April to 18 April

Tickets On Sale Friday, 5 March at http://www.hkticketing.com

“The thrill, the excitement, the personality and theatrical experience that was Freddie live!
I have not seen another show in the world do it better, their name is well deserved,
they truly are A Kinda Magic."
Peter Freestone – personal assistant to Freddie Mercury and his official biographer


250,000 FANS CAN’T BE WRONG! After conquering stages across the globe from 2005 to 2009, QUEEN – It’s A Kinda Magic has electrified audiences from France to Turkey, Germany to Dubai, United States and Canada, the Far East, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand…. Now, in 2010, they are set to do it again and provide audiences with the excitement of seeing Queen live, the theatrical creation of the very best of Queen live in concert.

The music industry’s undisputed ‘royalty’ ─ the late Freddie Mercury and Queen─ are once again thrilling audiences in a dazzling tribute that brings back the true spirit of rock. Described by Peter Freestone, Freddie Mercury’s official biographer and personal assistant to Mercury for the last 12 years of his life as “the most sensational Queen tribute ever staged,” QUEEN – It’s A Kinda Magic will be mounted at the Lyric Theatre, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) from 13-18 April 2010 for 6 performances only. Tickets are on sale at all HK Ticketing outlets beginning Friday, 5 March.

QUEEN –It’s A Kinda Magic delivers the whole Queen experience. With 21st century sound and lighting, and a cast that takes magnetism to new heights, this theatrical attraction creates the 1986 world tour of Freddie Mercury and Queen. The passion and excitement of Freddie Mercury, the amazing guitar solos of Brian May and all those unbelievable harmonies from the whole band, the best of the 1970's- 80's rock era, taking audiences back in time.

“The fact it has nearly sold out every show on its North American tour speaks volumes
about its caliber of accuracy and the dedication of Queen fans worldwide.”
Seattle Post Intelligencer, US

QUEEN – It’s A Kinda Magic transcends reality and make-believe: Queen songs are anthems, the band is legendary and Freddie Mercury was an rock’s undisputed icon! Interest in Queen has never been higher, with Queen upstaging The Beatles as the “greatest British band of all time” (BBC Radio 2 poll, 2007). QUEEN – It’s A Kinda Magic takes audiences back in time to re-live the energy, excitement and theatrics of Freddie Mercury and the greatest rock band in the world.

Presenting over 20 original Queen hits including We Will Rock You, Bohemian Rhapsody, Fat Bottom Girls, We Are the Champions and many more, QUEEN – It’s A Kinda Magic features Craig Pesco as Freddie Mercury, where his stage performance and the band in the show are so close to the real thing that they have been given unanimously thumbs up by critics and audiences.

If you haven’t seen this theatrical production based on the sellout 1986 Queen World Tour, then you haven’t completed your “Queenology”. Bringing back all the electric energy, vibrant costumes and the iconic “Freddie Prance,” it will transport you to the time when Queen ruled the rock circuit.

“The atmosphere was nothing short of electric and the costumes were faultless… one of the most energetic performances Dubai has ever seen. Rock on!”
Masala, Dubai

Peter Anderson, Director of Showtime, the show’s promoter and producer said, “We are absolutely delighted to bring QUEEN - It's A Kinda Magic back to Hong Kong. I believe that Queen fans and rock lovers will have a great night with the Queen’s classic hits. Anyone won’t to yelling whoo-hoo really loudly at a concert is going to lap this up and scream for more.”

All the electric energy, vibrant costumes, showmanship and enthusiasm associated with Queen are here, with Pesco delivering his “Freddie Prance” in a manner that will transport everyone back to a time when Queen ruled the rock scene. With legions of Queen fans young and old worldwide hailing QUEEN – It’s A Kinda Magic as the “resurrection of the greatest band ever”, this is true rock n’ roll where the performers deliver a true live performance.

“Sensational” Metro, BARCELONA

Don’t miss this extraordinary rebirth of the greatest rock band ever as it sets out once again to conquer the world’s stages. QUEEN – It’s A Kinda Magic will rock you!

Ticketing Information
Tickets priced from HK$250 to HK$695 are available from 5 March 2010 by calling 31 288 288, or visit HK Ticketing’s website: www.hkticketing.com. Tickets are also available at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong Fringe Club, Hong Kong International Trade & Exhibition Centre, The Academy’s Landmark Heritage Campus-Bethanie and all Tom Lee Music outlets.

The Cast
Craig Pesco’s outrageous stage antics and personality make him the perfect Freddie;
Travis Hair’s guitar recreates Brian May's inimitable style and sound;
Brett Millican’s voice is a dead-ringer for drummer Roger Taylor; and
Matt Newton offers the unmistakable bass of John Deacon.

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