Events

 

The Snowman (11am)
Dec
22

The Snowman (11am)

The Snowman is an enchanting story of friendship and adventure, perfect for creating cherished family memories at Christmas. Join St Martin’s Chamber Orchestra for a magical performance of the beautiful film score, narrated by Zeb Soanes.

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Christmas with the Academy by Candlelight (8pm)
Dec
17

Christmas with the Academy by Candlelight (8pm)

Join the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and St Martin’s Voices for a festive performance of Christmas carols. Including movements from Vaughan Williams’ beautiful carol suite ‘The First Nowell’, read by Zeb Soanes as well as carols for all to sing including Hark! The herald angels sing, O Come all ye faithful and God rest you Merry Gentlemen.

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Christmas with the Academy by Candlelight (6pm)
Dec
17

Christmas with the Academy by Candlelight (6pm)

Join the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and St Martin’s Voices for a festive performance of Christmas carols. Including movements from Vaughan Williams’ beautiful carol suite ‘The First Nowell’, read by Zeb Soanes as well as carols for all to sing including Hark! The herald angels sing, O Come all ye faithful and God rest you Merry Gentlemen.

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Mediaeval Carols with Opus Anglicanum
Dec
13

Mediaeval Carols with Opus Anglicanum

Opus Anglicanum return to Wells with their most popular sell-out Christmas concert. A programme of wonderful medieval music, Gregorian chant and polyphony, with readings by Zeb Soanes. Experience a candlelit journey into the spiritual heart of a medieval Christmas.

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Money for Old Prose
Dec
12

Money for Old Prose

MONEY FOR OLD PROSE is an evening of poetry, music and prose brought to you by many well known actors, singers and musicians, many of whom live locally. Hosted by SELINA CADELL and featuring, among others, MAGGIE STEED, PAUL BRADLEY and ZEB SOANES. In aid of Myeloma UK and St Mary’s Old Church.

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Mediaeval Carols with Opus Anglicanum
Dec
8

Mediaeval Carols with Opus Anglicanum

Opus Anglicanum return to Wells with their most popular sell-out Christmas concert. A programme of wonderful medieval music, Gregorian chant and polyphony, with readings by Zeb Soanes. Experience a candlelit journey into the spiritual heart of a medieval Christmas.

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Book Signing - Gaspard's Foxtrot
Oct
27

Book Signing - Gaspard's Foxtrot

Children & adults will love this storytelling, art, and fun event featuring the adventures of Gaspard the Fox in his latest adventure, Gaspard’s Foxtrot. Zeb Soanes will read the story with live illustration from the award-winning James Mayhew.

Copies of the books will be on sale and available for signing, followed by fox crafts.

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Gaspard's Foxtrot - WORLD PREMIERE
Jul
29

Gaspard's Foxtrot - WORLD PREMIERE

Gaspard's Foxtrot is a new orchestral tale for children in the tradition of Peter and the Wolf, composed by Jonathan Dove CBE, based on the book by Zeb Soanes and illustrator James Mayhew and is the perfect introduction to classical music for young children.

This WORLD PREMIERE at the Three Choirs Festival follows Gaspard who accidentally takes the 38 bus and finds himself at a classical concert in Hyde Park, inspiring the title music, Gaspard’s Foxtrot.

THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL

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Jul
27

Storytelling with Gaspard the Fox

Meet Gaspard, a friendly fox with a taste for adventure! Author Zeb Soanes tells the story of the real-life London fox who inspired his books, and reads excerpts accompanied by James Mayhew’s illustrations and photographs.

Ideal for children and their families

THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL

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Worcester Wags and Wagers
Jul
25

Worcester Wags and Wagers

Steve Williams with Zeb Soanes (BBC R4 Continuity), Ben Cooper (BBC1 Bargain Hunt) Sir Roy Strong and other familiar faces present anecdotes and characters from past Worcester festivals, lavishly illustrated with rare pictures and interspersed with music and songs, some not heard for a century.

THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL

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A Celebration of Kathleen Ferrier: Her Life, Letters and Music
Jul
22

A Celebration of Kathleen Ferrier: Her Life, Letters and Music

Kathleen Ferrier was a voice of a generation, a voice that entered the national consciousness and was heard on radios and records in almost every household in the country. A Celebration of Kathleen Ferrier intimately tells the story of her life through reminiscences and anecdotes with wit and warmth, alongside performances of the music associated with one of the world's most remarkable voices.

KING’S LYNN FESTIVAL

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LIVE From London: ORA Singers & Zeb Soanes
Jul
11

LIVE From London: ORA Singers & Zeb Soanes

The award-winning ORA Singers and BBC Radio 4 presenter Zeb Soanes present a selection of stunning choral music and readings, celebrating the power of the human spirit, and human art, in the face of life's adversities. The ORA Singers are joined during the programme by VOCES8, in celebration of Julian on Norwich’s hope and belief that 'all shall be well'.

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