An Evening for Roger Whittaker - The Stage Show with All His Greatest Hits

Name: An Evening for Roger Whittaker - The Stage Show with All His Greatest Hits
Start: 2026-09-19T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-19T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Filmtheater Weltspiegel Cottbus

took place · 19 Sep 2026

Filmtheater Weltspiegel Cottbus, Germany

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An Evening for Roger Whittaker - The Stage Show with All His Greatest Hits — Filmtheater Weltspiegel Cottbus, Cottbus

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A special evening dedicated to the music of Roger Whittaker - one of the most beloved artists of all time. All his greatest hits will be performed on stage in a spectacular theatrical production.

A wonderful opportunity to relive the timeless songs that have accompanied generations of listeners.

About: Roger Whittaker

Born in Kenya to British parents, Whittaker built one of the most loyal fanbases in European easy-listening music through his distinctive baritone and virtuosic whistling. His catalogue of over 50 studio albums - including a long run of German-language Schlager records - kept him a household name in Central Europe long after his final tour in 2007.

50-60M

records sold worldwide (career total)

11M

copies sold - "The Last Farewell and Other Hits"

countries where "The Last Farewell" charted at #1

700K

YouTube Music monthly listeners

What's new

2025
A Roger Whittaker - Stereoact Hitmix single was released in 2025, keeping his music active in the German-language market.
2024
An "Anthology" compilation and a Stereoact remix of "Ein bisschen Aroma" were released in 2024, extending his posthumous catalogue.
2023-09
Roger Whittaker died on 13 September 2023 in the south of France at the age of 87, following a lengthy illness; his death was announced jointly by his family and Sony Music.

Tracks

The Last Farewellhis biggest international hit (1971/1975), sold 11 million copies, #1 in 11 countries

Durham Town (The Leavin')1969 breakthrough, UK Top 20, established his sentimental storytelling style

New World in the Morning1970 hit, reached Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in the US

I Don't Believe in If Anymore1970 UK hit, title track of album that charted across Europe

My Land is Kenya1982 song celebrating his birthplace, still broadcast on Kenyan TV during national holidays

About the venue: Filmtheater Weltspiegel Cottbus

Filmtheater Weltspiegel in Cottbus is one of the oldest continuously operating cinemas in Germany, with roots going back to 1911. The art nouveau-style building is a listed architectural monument and a cultural landmark of the city. It screens a broad programme of arthouse, mainstream, and children's films, and serves as a key venue during the annual Cottbus Festival of East European Cinema.

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