THE Queen Extravaganza is returning this autumn to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band's iconic album, A Night At The Opera.

Following the success of last year’s sold out UK tour, the brain child of Queen drummer Roger Taylor and guitarist Brian May, the show is back and will head to St David's Hall, Cardiff on Saturday, November 12.

Planned by Queen’s own musical supervisor, Spike Edney, with the backing and involvement of remaining band members Brian May and Roger Taylor, the show is a touring concert designed to take the music and live experience of the rock band and bring it to all generations of fans.

As Roger Taylor explained: “It’s our own official tribute band.

“They actually play the music better than we ever did… a more perfect version, with a more polished sound.”

Capturing the fabled design and excitement of Queen’s live performances, the late Mark Fisher created the staging and production elements, which will be enhanced with rare video footage from Queen’s extensive archives and newly created imagery.

The May-Taylor hand-selected line-up of The Queen Extravaganza band is comprised of vocalist Marc Martel, who’s YouTube video of Somebody To Love went viral generating more than 11 million views; guitarist Nick Radcliffe, also a touring member of The Who’s Tommy; bassist Francois-Olivier Doyon who’s worked with composer Michel Cusson in the multi media production Cavalia; drummer Tyler Warren and keyboardist Darren Reeves, who previously appeared in We Wil Rock You and toured with ABBA tribute band Bjorn Again.

The show has already played more than 160 dates across the world, culminating in appearances on American Idol and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

To get tickets please visit seetickets.com