Hear hit after hit and more besides from The Manfreds

Formerly known as Manfred Mann, the band were a sizable part of the ‘60s ‘British Invasion’. They originally ran 1962 until 1969 – helping defining the decade with their sound, blending catchy pop with dynamic jazz and powerful blues. Reforming as The Manfreds in 1991, the band have carried on performing together ever since for over 30 years.

Fans can expect many of the much loved hits, including Pretty Flamingo, 5-4-3-2-1, The One In The Middle, Come Tomorrow, Sha La La, Ha Ha! Said The Clown, My Name Is Jack, Fox On The Run, Mighty Quinn and Do Wah Diddy Diddy, one of the most popular and instantly recognisable songs of the decade and still the biggest audience pleaser at their concerts.

The band include the legendary Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, two original members of Manfred Mann, along with Marcus Cliffe, Simon Currie, Pete Riley, and Mike Gorman.

Paul said: “People say to me ‘I bet you never dreamed you'd still be doing this after all these years’, but the truth is that I always believed I'd be out here doing what I do until - and well beyond - this age. The only thing I didn't know was that I'd still be a Manfred.”

In addition to his work with Manfred Mann and The Manfreds, Paul established a solo career and starred as a pop star in the 1967 film Privilege. In 1979, he formed The Blues Band, and toured with them until their breakup in 2022. He presented The Blues Show on BBC Radio 2 for 33 years, from 1985 to 2018. His acting career has encompassed roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company and children’s television, having played the title role in Uncle Jack on BBC One from 1990 to 1993.

The Manfreds play at the Plowright Theatre on Friday May 1. Tickets cost £32. Visit scunthorpetheatres.co.uk or call 01724 296296 to book.