SIMPLY WHITNEY

Simply Whitney – The Concert is a world-class live music experience that celebrates the voice, the legacy, and the lasting cultural impact of Whitney Houston. Designed as both a musical and visual homage, the show combines concert-level energy with theatrical storytelling — delivering a powerful evening of nostalgia, artistry, and soul. The production features an exceptional live band under the musical direction of Hamlet Luton, an internationally respected bassist, producer, and co-creator known for his precision, creativity, and feel for authentic soul music. Hamlet’s musical leadership ensures that every performance — from soaring ballads to uptempo anthems — is recreated with care, accuracy, and emotional depth. At the centre of the production is Taryn Charles, whose voice and presence anchor the entire experience. Having studied Whitney Houston’s vocal technique, tone, and stagecraft from a young age, Taryn delivers not only the iconic power and range that fans expect, but also the emotional nuance and sincerity that made Whitney a true artist. Simply Whitney – The Concert has captivated audiences across the UK with its authenticity, vocal brilliance, and electrifying atmosphere. The response from audiences, venues, and promoters has been nothing short of extraordinary. Audience reviews collected from theatre and cathedral performances across the UK (2025). “We had the most amazing night at the Whitney Houston concert. The lead singer was incredible, the backing vocals were brilliant and the musicians were absolutely awesome. Would definitely recommend this!” — Audience Member “A fab evening of beautiful music by the very talented Taryn Charles. She really worked the crowd and we danced the night away! Loved it and would definitely recommend.” — Audience Member “Absolutely stunning voice — I closed my eyes and it could have been Whitney. ★★★★★” — Audience Member “The show was outstanding. Taryn, her backing singers, and her band were phenomenal and whipped up a wonderful dancing and singing frenzy in the Cathedral. Best value-for-money event I have ever been to.” — Cathedral Audience Member “We had the most enjoyable night. It was great to be invited to get up and dance whenever we felt led. The atmosphere was amazing — Whitney, her backing singers, and everyone in the band did an incredible job. I saw Whitney Houston live in the 90s, and I can honestly say I enjoyed Saturday night’s performance equally as much.” — Audience Member “I had a great time — the sound quality was superb, the atmosphere was lovely, and the artists carried us along with creativity, humour, and passion. It was an awesome experience!” — Audience Member “Absolutely amazing night — would highly recommend. Can’t wait for the next one!” — Audience Member “Brilliant concert. Taryn Charles has a fantastic voice and sings the songs almost exactly like Whitney herself. I was very impressed.” — Audience Member Tickets are £21 in advance (£25 OTD) and can be purchased via the ‘Get Tickets’ button. Doors at 7 and show around 8:30. We are so excited to have this show at the HUB and we simply cannot wait… KEEPING IT LIVE!