THE compelling story of the "king of rock and roll", Elvis Presley, arrives at the Everyman Theatre on Tuesday, May 3.

The Elvis Years will offer a top line-up of actor-musicians, multiple costume changes and nostalgic film footage.

This glittering two-hour production charts the musical and emotional highs and lows of Elvis’ amazing journey from poor truck-driving teenager from Tupelo, Mississippi through the army, Hollywood and finally the legendary Las Vegas concerts.

Directed by top record producer David Mackay (Dusty Springfield, Cliff Richard, Bonnie Tyler, New Seekers), the lead role is portrayed by Mario Kombou (from West End production Jailhouse Rock), who is officially endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises and Elvis’ first cousin Donna Presley.

This feel good show will transport the audience back to the golden years of rock’n’roll.

Witness Elvis audition for the very first time at Sun Studios, then become part of the TV audience for the '68 Comeback Special, and finally dance in the aisles at a Las Vegas concert as Mario recreates with incredible accuracy the charisma, stage presence and humour of the man himself - you may even get your hands on a scarf!

The Elvis Years includes all the biggest hits including Always On My Mind, (recently voted the UKs all-time favourite Elvis song), That’s Alright Mama, All Shook Up, Blue Suede Shoes, Suspicious Minds, American Trilogy as well as Hollywood favourites Bossa Nova Baby and Viva Las Vegas.

  •  The Elvis Years is at The Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham on Tuesday, May 3 at 7.45pm. Visit everymantheatre.org.uk for more information and tickets.