Zeb narrates the latest adventure in the Gaspard the Fox Series, composed by Jonathan Dove and illustrated live on stage by James Mayhew.

ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA

Zeb narrates the latest adventure in the Gaspard the Fox Series, composed by Jonathan Dove and illustrated live on stage by James Mayhew.

ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA

Zeb narrates the WORLD PREMIERE of the latest adventure in the Gaspard the Fox Series, composed by Jonathan Dove and illustrated live on stage by James Mayhew.

ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA

St Martin’s Voices give an hour-long choral reflection on the Christmas story from the perspective of Mary. The programme includes works by Bruckner, Britten and Rutter, together the world premiere of Mary, Mother, a new carol sequence by Bob Chilcott with poetry by Georgia Way. The concert is introduced by Zeb Soanes (Presenter, Classic FM).

Opening the St Peter’s Church De Beauvoir Town Carol Service, a premiere of a brand new musical adaptation of the bittersweet tale of The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen. Classic FM presenter, Zeb Soanes, has collaborated with award-winning composer Louis Mander, to lovingly adapt Andersen’s text for a new musical work for narrator & piano.

Zeb will read his latest book Gaspard’s Christmas in the very church that features in the story, St Peter’s De Beauvoir. All proceeds from this special event will go to support the church’s ‘Warm Hub’ project. Refreshments served and a chance to buy signed books — the perfect personalised Christmas presents.

A luxurious Christmas carol concert evening with the Royal Holloway Choir and your host Zeb Soanes.
Includes: Veuve Clicquot champagne reception, choir performance, four-course dinner with wines, tea, coffee and petit fours.

Taking the spirit of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – looking at the past, present and future, Zeb Soanes will lead the audience on an engaging, diverse journey to discover how the celebration of the Nativity has changed through time.

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.

Come along to Carlton Marshes for a reading from the author of the Gaspard books and Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes, joined by illustrator, James Mayhew, who will show you how to draw Gaspard. Zeb will be reading the first Gaspard book and also his newest addition to the series, Gaspard's Christmas!

A show for all the family with words written by the nation’s much-loved poet Pam Ayres, tunes that go straight to the heart by composer Louis Mander. This World Premiere will be performed by members of The Hewletts Opera, narrated by Classic FM host and children’s author Zeb Soanes.

Zeb will read Gaspard Best in Show at the local fancy-dress dog show that inspired the story. Readings at 2pm and 3pm at St Peter’s Church, De Beauvoir, London. Books on sale in the crypt and available to be signed all day from 1.30 - 5pm. Come and enjoy this wonderful annual community event.

FREE EVENT

The debut of pianist Joseph Havlat’s cross-collaboration of Francis Poulenc’s Les Animaux modèles, with broadcaster and author Zeb Soanes as narrator. The second half features Camille Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals. Zeb Soanes will perform Roger McGough's entertaining poems, specially written to accompany the music. A performance not to be missed consisting of two pianos, a string quintet, flute, clarinet and xylophone.

ROYAL OVERSEAS LEAGUE

Festival patron, Zeb Soanes returns to Thaxted to perform two settings of Oscar Wilde’s much loved children’s tales, The Happy Prince and The Selfish Giant, rediscovered in the British Library by David Owen Norris. To complete the programme Zeb and David perform another favourite, Poulenc’s History of Babar the Little Elephant.

THAXTED FESTIVAL

Author, Zeb Soanes, and illustrator, James Mayhew return to the stage together for the first time in two years to perform the first two stories in their bestselling Gaspard the Fox series, accompanied by the composer Chris Warner on a dizzying array on instruments. Not to be missed!

Fred and the Fantastic Tub-Tub is the latest book from Zeb Soanes, author of the bestselling Gaspard the Fox series. When Fred’s green-fingered grandfather shows her a map to the mysterious island of Papa Nupi, he leads her on a summer holiday adventure that just might save the planet. Join Zeb for storytelling fun and find out how you can play your part in protecting our planet.

Fred and the Fantastic Tub-Tub is a brand-new collaboration between author (Zeb Soanes, Broadcaster & Author of Gaspard the Fox) and composer (James Marangone, EMI Composer). It entwines contemporary writing in a cinematic score, addressing issues of acceptance, environmental-responsibility and resilience.

Duration: c. 40 minutes

WINDSOR FESTIVAL

A family concert that features Prokofiev’s much-loved tale of a fearless boy and a ferocious wolf. Preceded by an introduction to the instruments of the orchestra for children of all ages.

ORCHESTRA OF THE SWAN

Zeb Soanes narrates the work with Orpheus Sinfonia, conducted by Thomas Carroll in this special pilot performance for World Book Day, prior to the book’s publication by Graffeg on the 10th March. Fred and the Fantastic Tub-Tub is a brand-new brilliant collaboration between author (Zeb Soanes, BBC Newsreader and author of Gaspard the Fox) and composer (James Marangone, EMI Composer, Media features on BBC and ITV). It entwines contemporary writing in a cinematic score, and is inherently engaging and topical, addressing issues of acceptance, environmental-responsibility and resilience.

Duration: c. 40 minutes

Opus Anglicanum presents a uplifting programme of folk-inspired songs and texts, narrated by Zeb Soanes, from all over the UK and beyond.

Join Zeb Soanes and St Martin's Chamber Orchestra in a musical adventure about how a young boy called Peter outwits a ferocious wolf.

Join Zeb Soanes and St Martin's Chamber Orchestra in a musical adventure about how a young boy called Peter outwits a ferocious wolf.

Gaspard boards the Number 38 bus and sets off on a musical adventure through the sights, sounds and smells on London. The latest tale in the delightful Gaspard the Fox series is narrated by the book’s author, Zeb Soanes.

LONDON PREMIERE

Gaspard boards the Number 38 bus and sets off on a musical adventure through the sights, sounds and smells on London. The latest tale in the delightful Gaspard the Fox series is narrated by the book’s author, Zeb Soanes.

LONDON PREMIERE

Saint-Saëns most popular work is performed in this lunchtime family concert by St Martin’s Chamber Orchestra. To introduce each animal, Zeb will read Roger McGough’s entertaining poems, specially-written to accompany the music.

Saint-Saëns most popular work is performed in this lunchtime family concert by St Martin’s Chamber Orchestra. To introduce each animal, Zeb will read Roger McGough’s entertaining poems, specially-written to accompany the music.