RHYL residents are invited to see the UK’s original, award-winning Tina Turner tribute (AKA Justine Riddoch and her talented cast) at the Pavilion theatre on May 12.

Supported by her talented band and dazzling dancing girls, Justine is the “ultimate Tina” (a National Tribute Awards winner since 2013).

12 years have passed since “Totally Tina” first sprang to life in Liverpool, but a Lifetime Achievement Award and many other prestigious accolades along the way have earned Justine a top spot in the musical tribute world.

Justine admits she has been observing her beloved muse from the start; constantly honing her homage to Tina Turner with passion and attention to detail, to deliver the most authentic recreation of her live performances.

The cast and crew of “Totally Tina” are pulling out all the stops this year with the promise of new, custom-made performances featuring a whole host of fresh ideas, coupled with the band’s humour.

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The show is designed to make the audience feel that Tina Turner is right back in front of them, with this year’s production a heady mix of nostalgia and surprise with all of the hits, duets, covers, and the odd twist in the tale.

“Jumping Jack Flash”, “Honky Tonky Woman”, “Get Back”, and “It’s Only Rock and Roll” have been added to a set which includes “Simply The Best”, “Proud Mary”, “Nutbush City Limits” and “Private Dancer” to name a few.

All of the songs are enhanced by the customary flourish of sparkling stiletto heels, flamboyant tail feathers, high energy dance routines and musical genius.

There is plenty of audience engagement and post-show “meet and greets”, too, making the show more personal.

Justine, a past winner of talent show “Stars In Their Eyes” performing as Anastacia, has been singing professionally for 30 years.

She said: “I am thrilled by the success of this production – we have come so far!

“Having been told on many occasions that I sounded like Tina, I decided to take the plunge and then spent hours familiarising myself with her life story and scrutinising video footage to watch mannerisms and body movements.

“We always add our own personality to the show each year.

“The element of surprise keeps things fresh, but my ultimate aim is to remain faithful to a Tina Turner live concert paying tribute to her career, and bring the best version of this amazing woman; her voice, her passion and even her legs, to her many fans.

“That’s why we love it when people tell us that they go away feeling as though they have seen the real thing.

“We love what we do, and we’re lucky enough to have an incredibly loyal army of fans here and overseas. We look forward to meeting many more new fans this year.”

“Totally TINA” will be performing at Rhyl Pavilion on Thursday, May 12 (doors 6.45pm, start time 7.30pm).

For tickets, go to: www.rhylpavilion.co.uk/events_list/totally-tina-2.