Closest thing to Robbie comes to Coast

It’s possible that Coasties might see someone who is a dead ringer for pop superstar Robbie Williams hanging out in Whangaparāoa this month.

In fact, it will be Williams’ tribute artist Tony Lewis – whose look and sound is so close to the original that he has been personally endorsed by Williams.

Lewis is here to perform as Robbie Williams at Paraoa Brewing Co on February 18 and while here, he will be staying in Swann Beach.

Swann Beach residents Derek and Lynn Royall got to know and work with many top acts in the UK and NZ when they had a production and booking company. They found Lewis the gig at Paraoa, when he told them he’d like to add an Auckland gig onto his Australian dates.

They also offered to put him up at their place.

Lewis’ tour schedule therefore goes – Dubai, Sydney, Whangaparāoa!

Lewis has been performing as Robbie Williams for 20 years, since debuting as the star in Trevor Chance’s Legends show in the UK.

As well as singing, Lewis has also appeared many times as Robbie’s double, even pranking Williams and his wife Ayda on Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.

The show he is bringing to Paraoa will showcase his extensive Williams repertoire, including old favourites, swing, the latest hits and even songs from boy band Take That.

The Paraoa show is on Saturday, February 18 – more details in What’s On, page 27.