The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Presented in association with OMNI Foundation for the Performing Arts
Friday, May 1, 2026 7:30pm
Herbst TheatreVenue Information
$100/$85/$70
About This Performance
A mad musical dash careening through genius arrangements of classics, pop songs, and a surprising mix of musical genres and styles, a concert by The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain defies description. This strumming, singing cadre of seriously trained musical artists play seriously—and seriously play—with music and their audiences, with the happy result of a good time had by all. “The UOGB have buffed their act into polished entertainment” (The Guardian).
Artist Information
Performer Biography
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, that’s the one founded by George Hinchliffe and Kitty Lux, has already enjoyed touring in the United States many times. For those who have not yet encountered it, the essential point is that it is an original musical ensemble featuring only ukuleles of various sizes and registers, accompanied by just the natural voices of the performers. Harsher critics have stated the opinion that the Ukulele Orchestra formed their repertoire based on any music considered inappropriate for the instrument, with a “shopping trolley dash through genres” and musical history. In Europe and America the Orchestra are best known for playing versions of famous rock songs and film themes, sometimes changing these so that the expectations of the audience are subverted.