Australian music legend Marty Rhone has devised a music fantasy that takes its premise from actual events that took place in the 60’s and has created an intriguing ‘what if’ scenario that sees 60’s pop prince Cliff Richard joining a disgruntled Beatles outfit less than 12 months before their actual break up.

The year is 1969 and Cliff & the Shadows have just split. Beatles manager Brian Epstein was a huge fan of Cliffs and in the early days of the Beatles had directed his charges to use Cliff and the Shadows as a guide to how they should project themselves to the public with John being Hank and Paul adopting the Bruce Welch role complete with ties and suits and dance steps.

But once the band had established itself they became more and more singled minded, setting their own styles and agendas, with Paul & John drifting further and further apart whilst their views on music and direction digressed. So with this true life scenario in place Rhone has created a music fantasy based on what might have happened had Epstein still been alive and pulling the strings in an effort to keep his two charges and the Beatles together.

An extensive 28 date tour will commence in April 2012, taking this highly original concept show to all major capital cities and selected regional venues across the country.

An exhaustive search took place to find the quintessential ‘Beatles’ to play John, George, Paul and Ringo. Rhone believes he has discovered the real ‘Beatle Boys’ to take audiences along on a magical musical ride…………….. ‘If you remembered it, you weren’t there.’

A legend of the Australian music scene with an incredible 45 years of achievements, Rhone has achieved success in virtually every aspect of the industry both as an entertainer, composer and actor. No1 hit records, television series, stage success both in Australia and overseas has seen Rhone develop a reputation as one of the most dynamic performers this country has produced. Most recently his tribute to Cliff Richard has resulted in the evergreen Aussie performing to sell out houses across the country with such success that he has been made an Honorary Lifetime Member by the Sir Cliff Richard Movement of Australia. ‘Cliff Joins the Beatles’ now sees Marty Rhone add writer and creative developer to his impressive list of credits as he brings this original music concept to the stage where he is joined by the Beatle Boys.

The Formation of The Beatle Boys

Christopher Lee Frazer - as the genius, John Lennon
Christopher has a deep and ongoing respect for everything Beatles and John Lennon, so much so that he brings John back to life as the brilliant word-smith and larrikin he was.
Christopher studied acting and music from a very young age and has performed in many musical theatre productions. Christopher has become quite the expert in the authentic Liverpudlian scouse accent and with his Lennon style dry humour, impeccable Lennon singing voice, rhythm guitar and harmonica skills you are bound to end up wondering if Christopher Lee Frazer still exists beneath this famous guise, enjoying the second best life he ever had. Christopher’s favourite saying is " DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND WHO I'M PRETENDING TO BE?!!!!! "

John Kater - as the Casanova of 'Beatledom', Paul McCartney
By the age of 4 years and 3 minutes he could name all of the Beatles and sing their songs.
His pretend life has swept him up and down continents and through the rivers of Brunei’s forest, playing for the Sultan himself, played for rock star royalty weddings, looked out at 110,000 people and managed to get his vocal chords to work. He has played the role of Beatle Paul for 14 years now – longer than Paul himself! Further to the above, John is a most prized member of the natural left handed bass player fraternity, as was Sir Paul McCartney.

Rod Auld - as the quiet one, George Harrison
A love of 50’s rock’n’roll and a fascination with guitars inspired Rodney to start playing guitar at age 10. Early musical influences were broad including Bill Hailey & the Comets, Johnny Cash, AC/DC and just about anything else. He considers himself a songwriter as much as anything else, just like George Harrison. Having signed a publishing deal with ABC Rodney is recording his second solo project and is looking forward to busy and exciting times ahead with The Beatle Boys! He eats, sleeps, and lives in a Beatles inspired world. His studio is plastered with Beatles images and the classic guitars they made famous, not to mention his son who bears the first name, Harrison.

Michael Brady - as - Ringo Starr! (with a little help from his 'friend' Pete Best)
Showing an obsession with art rock bands from the age of two - Michael was a little more eclectic in his music tastes than his Kindergarten friends. "My parents used to play stuff like Queen, Rick Wakeman and of course The Beatles in the car when I was a kid! I was one of the lucky ones. In previous incarnations Michael has taken on the style of many of the world's greatest drummers, including Mick Fleetwood, Roger Taylor and Phil Collins. Ringo is my biggest musical challenge! He is the most unique drummer and such an amazing character! You can only play like him if you let him into your head!" Michael's love of the Beatles and superb musical upbringing, ensure everything from Ringo's distinctly musical drumming, to his on stage mannerisms and disposition are lovingly embodied!