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Welcome to the Fan Archive Live Section, a meticulously curated chronicle of Petula Clark's British stage career spanning eight decades, from her earliest known performances in 1942 to her triumphant appearance on the West End in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends - A Celebration in 2022. This living archive is built from an extraordinary collection of original theatre programmes, flyers, press clippings, photographs, and promotional materials, each entry crafted with precision and care by dedicated archivists and enthusiasts. No other fan-led resource offers this level of detail, accuracy, and archival richness. Whether you're a lifelong admirer or a researcher tracing her live work, this database serves as both a heartfelt tribute and an invaluable reference.

Navigate through the decades and discover the remarkable journey of Petula Clark - live, on stage, and forever in the spotlight.

Currently available:

1940s: A glimpse into Petula's earliest live performances, capturing the energy and promise of her 1940s beginnings. Read here>>

1950s: A look at Petula's blossoming 1950s performances, capturing the decade when her stage presence and popularity truly began to soar. Read here>>

1960s: A portrait of Petula's rare but radiant UK stage appearances, capturing a decade when her international success reshaped her live presence at home while every British engagement became a standout event. Read here>>

Coming soon: 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s

Here's a selection of Petula's solo live performances that have been released on commercially available CDs (organised by year of release and not year of recording):

Royal Albert Hall, London
1983

Royal Albert Hall, London
1969

Copacabana, New York
1966

Royal Albert Hall, London
1974

Olympia, Paris
1965

Royal Albert Hall, Copacabana 1969, 1966

Virginia Arts Festival
2001

Olympia, Paris
2003

A lineup of officially issued concert DVDs (organised by year of release and not year of recording)::

Virginia Arts Festival
2001

Olympia, Paris
2003

Chichester, UK
1978

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