LOUD applause, not the sound of silence, is likely to be the audience's response to a Simon and Garfunkel tribute show at Redditch's Palace Theatre.

A spokesman said: "Has it really been fifty years since the most successful Folk/Rock Duo of all time recorded their first no1 hit single 'The Sound of Silence'?

"Following it’s West End success at the ‘Leicester Square Theatre’, London, ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story' is currently the biggest and the most successful No 1 International touring theatre show celebrating the lives and career of Folk/Rock sensation Simon and Garfunkel."

The spokesman added: "Featuring a full cast of talented West End actor- musicians, 'The Simon and Garfunkel Story' takes you back through the 'Groovy' times of the 1960s. It tells the story of both Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel from their humble beginnings as Rock n Roll duo 'Tom and Jerry', right through their massive success, dramatic break-up and finishing with a stunning recreation of the 1981 Central Park reformation concert.

"Using a huge projection screen, the show features 1960’s photos and film footage whilst a full live band perform all their hits including 'Mrs Robinson', 'Cecilia', 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', 'Homeward Bound' and, of course,, 'Sound of Silence'."

The date for the diary is Thursday May 18.

Tickets on, 0844 871 3017.