ONE of the world's greatest classical singers Alfie Boe has announced a UK tour that stops off in Southampton next Spring.

He visits Mayflower Theatre on Sunday 14 April 2019. Tickets have gone on sale immediately.

Last month, Alfie revealed his return to the solo spotlight with the release of his vibrant and instantly classic album As Time Goes By.

The record will be released on November 23, and celebrates the golden era of music from the 30s and 40s, a time that is often overlooked - sandwiched as it is between the roaring twenties and rock 'n' roll.

He previously performed at Mayflower Theatre in November 2016 on his Together tour with Michael Ball.

Alfie is one of the best-loved vocalists of his generation and a hugely successful, multi-platinum selling artist. He has triumphed on theatre stages and in concert halls around the world and has two recent UK #1 albums under his belt for albums 'Together' and 'Together Again', made with his great friend Michael Ball. The duo also won two Classic BRIT Awards earlier this year for 'Best Album' and 'Group of the Year'.

"I'm excited to get back on the road, especially with a new record that I'm so proud of. These songs are at their best when performed live!" says Alfie

He adds, "We'll be enjoying some of the great songs from my previous records, but I more than anything want to bring back to life an era when British audiences discovered a brand new kind of American music, full of energy, optimism and romance. I'd like to transport people to a time in their lives, a moment or even a style. I hope you all enjoy being transported there as much as I do!"

Tickets for An Evening with Alfie Boe (14 April 2019) are on general sale via Mayflower Theatre Box Office tel: 02380 711811 or online at mayflower.org.uk.