'Phantoms of the Popera' starring G4
Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
8 March 2027 to 29 March 2027 (selected dates)
Dire Streets perform a two-hour Dire Straits tribute at Grand Opera House York, covering studio classics and extended live arrangements. Book tickets.
Dire Streets is a six-piece tribute band dedicated to the music of Dire Straits, performing a two-hour show at the Grand Opera House York. The concert covers classic studio tracks and extended versions drawn from Dire Straits' live catalogue, with a focus on musicianship rather than impersonation.
The two-hour programme moves between faithful renditions of studio tracks and longer versions associated with Dire Straits' concert performances. The band places particular emphasis on reproducing Mark Knopfler's guitar playing and vocal style, which it regards as the defining characteristic of the original group's sound.
Dire Streets do not attempt to physically resemble the original band members and use no costumes as part of the performance. The six-piece lineup is drawn from tribute musicians whose priority is the music rather than visual presentation. The band has performed to theatre audiences across the UK for over a decade.
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| Venue | Town or city | Dates | Booking status | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Opera House York | York | Fri 11 Jun 2027 | On sale | Book tickets |
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The show runs for two hours.
No. Dire Streets is a tribute act. Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler are not performing. Dire Streets is a separate six-piece band dedicated to recreating the Dire Straits catalogue.
No. The band makes no attempt to replicate the appearance of the original group, focusing entirely on musical performance.
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Grand Opera House, York: Fri 11 Jun 2027.
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Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
York railway station is the nearest, within about 15 minutes' walk of the theatre.
Many bus routes stop close to the theatre, including York Park and Ride services. The Park and Ride does not always run a late evening service, so check the operator's website before booking an evening show.
There is no theatre car park. Q-Park works with ATG customers to offer a 15% discount on parking booked in advance through the ATG Q-Park page. Blue Badge holders can find details of accessible spaces in City of York Council car parks on the council's city centre disabled access pages.
Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
8 March 2027 to 29 March 2027 (selected dates)
Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury Waterside
15 November 2026 to 15 November 2026 (selected dates)
Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent
18 January 2027 to 30 January 2027 (selected dates)
Dire Streets