Events
Babar the Elephant and The Snowman (4pm)
After sell-out concerts last Christmas, Zeb is delighted to join the Suffolk Ensemble again to narrate Babar the Little Elephant accompanied by projections of Jean de Brunhoff’s beautiful original 1930's illustrations, followed by Howard Blake's The Snowman, played to the classic animation on Snape Malting's big screen. A concert that will appeal to the excitable child in everyone.
Babar the Elephant and The Snowman (1.30pm)
After sell-out concerts last Christmas, Zeb is delighted to join the Suffolk Ensemble again to narrate Babar the Little Elephant accompanied by projections of Jean de Brunhoff’s beautiful original 1930's illustrations, followed by Howard Blake's The Snowman, played to the classic animation on Snape Malting's big screen. A concert that will appeal to the excitable child in everyone.
Mediaeval Carols with Opus Anglicanum
One of the UK's Top 10 Carol Concerts, 2017 (The Guardian) and Opus Anglicanum's most popular annual event: thoughtful texts interweaved with mediaeval carols and plainchant in the magical candlelit quire of Wells Cathedral.
Early booking advised.
Mediaeval Carols with Opus Anglicanum
One of the UK's Top 10 Carol Concerts, 2017 (The Guardian) and Opus Anglicanum's most popular annual event: thoughtful texts interweaved with mediaeval carols and plainchant in the magical setting of Prior Park College Chapel.
Early booking advised.
A Macmillan Christmas at St John's Smith Square
Come and help Macmillan raise money to support our friends and family living with cancer, all whilst kick starting your Christmas celebrations. We will be joined by Macmillan’s Vice President Sir Martyn Lewis CBE and Dame Diana Rigg, along with readings from Celia Imrie and James Dreyfus. Hosted by Zeb Soanes.
The Snowman & Paddington - Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (4pm)
Zeb Soanes will be narrating The Snowman and Paddington's First Concert in this first collaboration between Busy Parents Network and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Performances at 2pm and 4pm
The Snowman & Paddington - Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (2pm)
Zeb Soanes will be narrating The Snowman and Paddington's First Concert in this first collaboration between Busy Parents Network and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Performances at 2pm and 4pm
To End All Wars
To mark the centenary of the Armistice 1918, an evening of song, poetry, prose and prose, humour and pathos with William Godfree, Fiona-Jane Weston, Martin Muncaster and Zeb Soanes.
Tickets £15 in aid of The Royal British Legion.
The News Quiz - BBC Radio 4
Zeb joins Miles Jupp and the teams for a satirical swipe at the week's stories in The News Quiz.
Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 6.30pm and then available for 30 days via the iPlayer.
Wimbledon Symphony Orchestra: Foxtrot Family Concerts (4pm)
Come and hear Gaspard the Fox and Babar the Elephant brought to life by Wimbledon Symphony Orchestra with broadcaster and author Zeb Soanes and award-winning composer and conductor Leo Geyer.
Zeb will be signing copies of his book Gaspard the Fox after each WSO Family Concert on Saturday 13 October.
Wimbledon Symphony Orchestra: Foxtrot Family Concerts (2pm)
Come and hear Gaspard the Fox and Babar the Elephant brought to life by Wimbledon Symphony Orchestra with broadcaster and author Zeb Soanes and award-winning composer and conductor Leo Geyer.
Zeb will be signing copies of his book Gaspard the Fox after each WSO Family Concert on Saturday 13 October.
London Fashion Week: Shipping Forecast Live on the Chubby Cloud
Hear the Shipping Forecast live, whilst sinking into the world's largest beanbag, the Chubby Cloud under the magnificent Rubens ceiling at Banqueting House. Join the British designer Anya Hindmarch and special guests to celebrate London Fashion Week.
Soanes & Munn: A Trifle from Lowestoft
In aid of Samaritans, broadcasting friends Zeb Soanes and Geoffrey Munn (Antiques Roadshow) share a whistlestop tour through the rich history of the seaside town of Lowestoft from the Dark Ages to The Darkness. Featuring music from The Rogue Shanty Buoys.
North York Moors Festival: Walton Façade ∣ Eggs or Anarchy
The food writer, critic and Masterchef judge William Sitwell (great-nephew of Edith Sitwell) joins Zeb Soanes to recite William Walton's witty and irreverent Façade, preceded by Ben Palmer's composition, Eggs or Anarchy, based on Sitwell's account of how Lord Woolton achieved the impossible task of feeding the nation during the Second World War.
David Walliams: Big Laughs (Edinburgh International Book Festival)
Britain's biggest author, David Walliams, brings his unique sense of humour to the Book Festival as he shares his latest bestseller, Bad Dad. Be inspired to get writing your own funny stories as David, in conversation with Zeb Soanes, explains how he became the fastest growing children's author in the UK.
This event is currently SOLD OUT. Please check for returns nearer the time.
Opus Anglicanum at the Thaxted Festival
Opus Anglicanum return to the Thaxted Festival to perform their programme Seeds of Love, thoughtful texts read by Zeb Soanes with folk music arrangements by Vaughan Williams, Percy Grainger, Cecil Sharp and many others.
Peter and The Wolf - Penzance Orchestral Society Summer Concert
Zeb will narrate Prokoviev's Peter and the Wolf for the Penzance Orchestral Society's summer concert.
The News Quiz - BBC Radio 4
Zeb joins Miles Jupp and the teams for a satirical swipe at the week's stories in The News Quiz.
Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 6.30pm and then available for 30 days via the iPlayer.
Hay Festival - Big, Bad Characters for Big Adventures
Horrid Henry and Dennis the Menace already have a great reputation for badness. Alice Dent is busy making one. Join Zeb for a discussion with their creators about why these larger-than-life characters are so popular.
Islington - Storytelling and Book Signing
Come and meet Zeb Soanes and James Mayhew in the children's section of Islington Waterstones. Zeb will read his story Gaspard the Fox and James will teach everyone how to draw their very own fox.
This special event launches the book in the neighbourhood where the stories are set, just streets away from the real fox that inspired the story.
Cardiff Children's Literature Festival
Come and meet Zeb Soanes and James Mayhew as they chat about their brand new book Gaspard the Fox and the real fox that inspired the story! Learn how to draw your own fox and get a paw-print for your book!
Federation of Children's Book Groups Conference
Come and meet Zeb Soanes and James Mayhew as they chat about their brand new book Gaspard the Fox and the real fox that inspired the story! Learn how to draw your own fox and get a paw-print for your book!
The London Book Fair
Come and meet Zeb Soanes and James Mayhew at the London Book Fair, signing copies of Gaspard the Fox.
Opus Anglicanum: The Tree
Opus Anglicanum and their reader Zeb Soanes return to St James' Church, Marylebone with a sequence of words and music for Holy Week. Music includes Tallis, Palestrina Lamentations, Byrd, Gibbons and Dunstable, and readings from Thomas Traherne, The Dream of the Rood and the Upanishads and David Jones.
The Revolutionary Drawing Room: Viennese Quartet Party
Zeb will read the lively anecdotes of the celebrated Irish tenor, Michael Kelly - In particular, the string quartet party he attended in 1784, when Haydn, Mozart, Dittersdorf and Vanhal played quartets together. Performed by The Revolutionary Drawing Room as part of the Richmond-Upon-Thames Music Festival.
The News Quiz - BBC Radio 4
Zeb joins Miles Jupp and the teams for a satirical swipe at the week's stories in The News Quiz.
Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 6.30pm and then available for 30 days via the iPlayer.
Sailing By - After Dinner Talk
In an evening hosted by the Lowestoft Round Table, Zeb will share stories from his 20 year career in broadcasting and how the Shipping Forecast always draws him back home to Suffolk.
London Boat Show: Legends Theatre
The London Boat Show 2018 will close on Sunday 14th January with a stage show dedicated to the legendary Shipping Forecast. Zeb Soanes will share his anecdotes and insight into how this very British tradition gets on air. He will be joined by Penny Tranter from the Met Office and show host Alec Wilkinson who will challenge the audience to read the Shipping Forecast. This fascinating show is always a favourite with the London Boat Show crowds.