Kevin Doyle as Elvis at the Civic Theatre Tallaght

What to Expect

Kevin Doyle performs an Elvis Presley tribute show at the Civic Theatre in Tallaght over two consecutive nights, backed by a 12-piece live band billed as The Way It Was Orchestra. A full band of that size is a step up from the usual solo-singer-plus-backing-track tribute format, aiming for a fuller reproduction of Elvis’s classic arrangements, from the early rock and roll years through to the Las Vegas orchestral era.

Two nights on the same run gives local audiences a choice of dates, and tribute shows of this scale tend to draw a broad crowd, from long-time Elvis fans to people simply after a big, well-produced night of live music. The Civic Theatre’s main auditorium is set up for a proper concert experience rather than a pub gig, with tiered seating and a full sound and lighting rig, which suits a large-band production like this one.

Expect a set built around Elvis’s best-known material, with the orchestra recreating the horn and string sections that defined his later live shows. As with any tribute act, the exact setlist isn’t published in advance, but the scale of the backing band signals a show pitched at fans who want the fuller “Vegas years” sound rather than a stripped-back acoustic tribute.

Good to Know

• Two-night run, Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August, both at 8:00pm
• Kevin Doyle performs as Elvis, backed by the 12-piece Way It Was Orchestra
• Full-band tribute production rather than a solo act
• Book ahead through the Civic Theatre box office or website
• Suited to fans of classic Elvis material and live band shows generally

Getting There

The Civic Theatre is on Lord Edward Street in Tallaght town centre, a short walk from the Luas Red Line’s Tallaght stop. Bus routes 16, 49, 54A, 65 and 175 also serve the area, with parking available nearby in The Square shopping centre.