𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲: 𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧.

Join us for a spectacular evening of song, story, and celebration as we honour the grand, show-stopping life of Pauleen Gilbert. As an extraordinary Director, Musical Director, Accompanist and Voice Tutor, Pauleen didn’t just mount productions—she built a thriving community and shaped generations of performers.

To honor the vast musical theatre legacy she left behind, family, friends, colleagues, and former students are taking the stage for one final curtain call in her memory. Expect an evening filled with the show tunes she loved, the harmonies she perfected, and the vibrant theatrical spirit she embodied.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬:

Iconic numbers from Pauleen’s most celebrated musical productions. Special performances by her former vocal students, colleagues and cast members. Shared memories, backstage stories, and tributes to a true maestro.

Sunday 24th January 2027

7pm

The Phoenix Theatre, Blyth

£15 | https://tinyurl.com/2ps2w7jb

The Pauleen Gilbert Foundation

Pauleen’s passion was always about giving the next generation their musical opportunity. We are proud to announce that this concert will officially launch The Pauleen Gilbert Foundation. 100% of the proceeds from this evening will go directly to the foundation, providing funding, training, and life-changing opportunities for young people breaking into the world of musical theatre. Help us keep her passion alive by supporting the stars of tomorrow