AN Elvis impersonator says he is dreaming big and hopes to one day perform in America after securing his first stage show. 

David Black, 54, from Colchester will be taking to the Headgate Theatre stage, in Colchester, in December as he performs alongside his friend Neil Devlin, in The Ultimate Elvis and Vegas Legends Tribute Show.

David was inspired to become an impersonator after a trip to Las Vegas, where he saw a show called Legends in Concert.

Colourful - David Black in characterColourful - David Black in character (Image: David Black) Mr Black used to work for Arriva on the buses in London before he followed his dream of being on stage.

After leaving his job as a bus inspector in 2021 he used his redundancy money to invest in his business as an impersonator of the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

Mr Black said: “It’s great to get my own show, obviously I would love to perform in America, as Elvis is from the States but it’s great.

“When you get one show and it’s good, it’s then not going to be a one off.

"From a young age I was always into the theatre, not Elvis but I wanted to be on stage on my own.

"It’s a big change – one minute working on the London buses and now doing this.

Poster - what people can expect from the Headgate Theatre showPoster - what people can expect from the Headgate Theatre show (Image: David Black) “I went to Las Vegas and went to see a show called Legends in Concert and this guy came out doing Elvis and I just thought ‘wow’ and was amazed at how the audience reacted to him.

“To do this properly I knew I had to go take singing lessons and get the correct costumes, so I looked the part.

David Black has become an Elvis impersonatorDavid Black has become an Elvis impersonator (Image: SWNS)

"You can teach singing and acting but you can’t teach stage presence which is so important.”

David says he can be seen as an example to others who are wanting to chase their dream by having “self-belief” and being “thick skinned”.

David Black, 52, decided to leave a life on the buses to pursue his dreamDavid Black, 52, decided to leave a life on the buses to pursue his dream (Image: SWNS)

He has also been performing regularly at the Artilleryman Arms in Colchester and this month performed at the Clacton Railway Club.

The special show at Headgate Theatre will take place on Friday December 20, starting at 8pm.

The show will see tributes to other stars such as Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones and Barry Manilow.