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Two Halves of Guinness
Feb 21
Mercury Theatre, Colchester
Two Halves of Guinness
Mercury Theatre, Colchester

In an exceptional exploration of one of Britain’s greatest actors, Zeb Soanes brings the life of Sir Alec Guinness to stage across the UK, marking the 25th anniversary of his death.

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Mercury Theatre, Colchester
Two Halves of Guinness
Feb 25
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
Two Halves of Guinness
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford

In an exceptional exploration of one of Britain’s greatest actors, Zeb Soanes brings the life of Sir Alec Guinness to stage across the UK, marking the 25th anniversary of his death.

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Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
Two Halves of Guinness
Mar 19
Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath
Two Halves of Guinness
Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath

In an exceptional exploration of one of Britain’s greatest actors, Zeb Soanes brings the life of Sir Alec Guinness to stage across the UK, marking the 25th anniversary of his death.

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Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath
Two Halves of Guinness
Apr 18
Norwich Playhouse
Two Halves of Guinness
Norwich Playhouse

In an exceptional exploration of one of Britain’s greatest actors, Zeb Soanes brings the life of Sir Alec Guinness to stage across the UK, marking the 25th anniversary of his death.

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Norwich Playhouse
Two Halves of Guinness
Apr 20
Park Theatre, London
Two Halves of Guinness
Park Theatre, London

In an exceptional exploration of one of Britain’s greatest actors, Zeb Soanes brings the life of Sir Alec Guinness to stage across the UK, marking the 25th anniversary of his death.

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Park Theatre, London

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First look images released for Two Halves of Guinness starring Zeb Soanes
Feb 2, 2026
First look images released for Two Halves of Guinness starring Zeb Soanes
Feb 2, 2026

First images released of Zeb Soanes as Alec Guinness in Mark Burgess’ play Two Halves of Guinness

BROADWAY WORLD

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Feb 2, 2026
BBC South Today: Interview with Zeb Soanes
Jan 29, 2026
BBC South Today: Interview with Zeb Soanes
Jan 29, 2026

BBC South Today visited Zeb Soanes in Covent Garden during rehearsals for Two Halves of Guinness

BBC SOUTH TODAY

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Jan 29, 2026
Playing the many faces of Alec Guinness in 'Two Halves of Guinness'
Jan 1, 2026
Playing the many faces of Alec Guinness in 'Two Halves of Guinness'
Jan 1, 2026

Jonathahn Moran talks to Zeb Soanes about his research into playing Sir Alec Guinness in the play Two Halves of Guinness.

GUINNESS IS SMILEY BLOG

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Jan 1, 2026
Lovely day for a Guinness
Dec 10, 2025
Lovely day for a Guinness
Dec 10, 2025

To Zeb Soanes, Sir Alec Guinness wasn't only George Smiley — he was the reason the writer, presenter and actor sought out the spotlight ...

COUNTRY LIFE MAGAZINE

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Dec 10, 2025
Zeb Soanes honoured as Lay Canon of St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Nov 18, 2025
Zeb Soanes honoured as Lay Canon of St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Nov 18, 2025

On the Feast of St Edmund, St Edmundsbury Cathedral recognises those who have demonstrated ‘exemplary and unusual service to the Cathedral’ by bestowing lay and honourary canon titles. The Very Reverend Joe Hawes, Dean of St Edmundsbury, says, “To have Zeb join our College of Canons is an honour and we look forward to his ongoing contribution to Cathedral life.”

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Nov 18, 2025
Benjamin Britten statue unveiled by Sir John Rutter
Nov 12, 2025
Benjamin Britten statue unveiled by Sir John Rutter
Nov 12, 2025

A new bronze statue of Benjamin Britten by the Royal sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley, has taken its place on Lowestoft’s seafront after years of planning and community fundraising.

CLASSIC FM

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Nov 12, 2025
Zeb Soanes to star as Alec Guinness in UK Tour
Sep 25, 2025
Zeb Soanes to star as Alec Guinness in UK Tour
Sep 25, 2025

In an exceptional exploration of one of Britain’s greatest actors, Zeb Soanes brings the life of Sir Alec Guinness to stage across the UK, marking the 25th anniversary of his death.

GREEN ROOM ENTS

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Sep 25, 2025
Zeb Soanes appointed new University of Suffolk Chancellor
Sep 8, 2025
Zeb Soanes appointed new University of Suffolk Chancellor
Sep 8, 2025

Zeb succeeds Dr Helen Pankhurst as the second Chancellor of the University of Suffolk, voted University of the Year in the 2025 WhatUni Student Choice Awards.

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Sep 8, 2025
Zeb Soanes receives prestigious Betjeman Society Award
Jun 15, 2025
Zeb Soanes receives prestigious Betjeman Society Award
Jun 15, 2025

Zeb was presented with The Betjeman Society Award. The award is given annually to the person, group or organisation that has made the most significant recent contribution to the understanding or enjoyment of the life and work of Sir John Betjeman.

THE BETJEMAN SOCIETY

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Jun 15, 2025
Brian Cox & Nicole Ansari on Bach play 'The Score'
Feb 11, 2025
Brian Cox & Nicole Ansari on Bach play 'The Score'
Feb 11, 2025

Multi-award winning star of 'Succession' Brian Cox and actor Nicole Ansari join Classic FM's Zeb Soanes to discuss their roles as J.S. Bach and Anna Magdalena Bach in the upcoming stage play, 'The Score'. Written by Oliver Cotton and directed by Sir Trevor Nunn, the play comprises Bach's life and work at the court of the musical royal - and 'flawed flautist' - Frederick the Great.

CLASSIC FM

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Feb 11, 2025
Cynthia Erivo on singing, stunts and Defying Gravity in 'Wicked'
Nov 22, 2024
Cynthia Erivo on singing, stunts and Defying Gravity in 'Wicked'
Nov 22, 2024

For Classic FM, Zeb talked to Cynthia Erivo, arguably one of the biggest stars on the planet just now, on the release of the film Wicked and her gravity defying performance as Elphaba.

CLASSIC FM

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Nov 22, 2024
Fundraising complete for Lowestoft's Britten as a Boy statue
Nov 22, 2024
Fundraising complete for Lowestoft's Britten as a Boy statue
Nov 22, 2024

On Benjamin Britten’s birthday, Zeb announced that the fundraising target for his hometown statue of Benjamin Britten has been reached. The statue will be unveiled summer 2025.

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Nov 22, 2024
Sir Simon Russell Beale's Life in Music with Zeb Soanes
Jul 5, 2024
Sir Simon Russell Beale's Life in Music with Zeb Soanes
Jul 5, 2024

In this exclusive concert, recorded at St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, Sir Simon talked to Zeb about the highlights of his career, and how music has marked them.

CLASSIC FM

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Jul 5, 2024
Dame Judi's Classical Favourites with Zeb Soanes
Mar 29, 2024
Dame Judi's Classical Favourites with Zeb Soanes
Mar 29, 2024

Dame Judi Dench welcomes Zeb Soanes into her home, to reveal her favourite pieces of classical music. In an exclusive programme for Classic FM, broadcast on Good Friday, Judi tells Zeb how she has treasured this music, connected to her long and glittering life and career.

CLASSIC FM

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Mar 29, 2024
Zeb's Classic FM show attracts 1.3 million listeners each week
Feb 1, 2024
Zeb's Classic FM show attracts 1.3 million listeners each week
Feb 1, 2024

The latest RAJAR figures have been announced and 158,000 new listeners are joining Zeb for three hours of relaxing music each evening from 7-10pm on Classic FM, making a total audience of 1.3 million for his show each week.

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Feb 1, 2024
Doctor Soanes
Oct 13, 2023
Doctor Soanes
Oct 13, 2023

Zeb was awarded and Honorary Doctorate from the University of Suffolk for his ‘outstanding contribution to education, music, media, literature and very public endorsement and celebration of Suffolk.’

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Oct 13, 2023
Zeb hosts Wigmore Hall gala that raises £20,000 for hometown statue of 'Britten as a Boy'
Oct 9, 2023
Zeb hosts Wigmore Hall gala that raises £20,000 for hometown statue of 'Britten as a Boy'
Oct 9, 2023

Zeb hosts a star-studded gala at Wigmore hall, raising £20,000 for his home town’s Britten as a Boy statue.

WIGMORE HALL

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Oct 9, 2023
The History of Music
Jul 21, 2023
The History of Music
Jul 21, 2023

Zeb explains The History of Music … with arguably the smartest explanation of Schoenberg you’ll ever see!

RAINER HERSCH ORCHESTRA

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Jul 21, 2023
Listen to Gaspard's Foxtrot!
Jul 6, 2023
Listen to Gaspard's Foxtrot!
Jul 6, 2023

You can now listen to the musical tale of Gaspard’s Foxtrot, read by its author Zeb Soanes, accompanied by Jonathan Dove’s exciting score.

PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA

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Jul 6, 2023
Zeb to host Britten statue gala at Wigmore Hall
Apr 19, 2023
Zeb to host Britten statue gala at Wigmore Hall
Apr 19, 2023

Zeb will host a '“dazzling" gala celebrating the musical legacy of his home town's most famous son at the Wigmore Hall later this year. It will take place as part of an ongoing appeal to raise funds to install a statue of Benjamin Britten, as a boy, looking out over the sea that inspired his music in his birth town of Lowestoft.

LOWESTOFT JOURNAL

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Apr 19, 2023
Waitrose Food Magazine
Dec 1, 2022
Waitrose Food Magazine
Dec 1, 2022

Zeb talks abut the power of radio to provide companionship over the festive period.

WAITROSE FOOD MAGAZINE

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Dec 1, 2022
It the Shoes Fit
Nov 23, 2022
It the Shoes Fit
Nov 23, 2022

Royalty, James Bond and a lame dog have all benefitted from John Lobb’s exquisite shoe-making craftsmanship during the past 173 years, says Zeb Soanes.

COUNTRY LIFE

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Nov 23, 2022
Zeb Soanes become Norwich Puppet Theatre Patron
Nov 5, 2022
Zeb Soanes become Norwich Puppet Theatre Patron
Nov 5, 2022

The broadcaster and children's author Zeb Soanes has become a patron of Norwich Puppet Theatre.

BBC NEWS

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Nov 5, 2022
Homeless charity benefits from Gaspard's Christmas
Oct 20, 2022
Homeless charity benefits from Gaspard's Christmas
Oct 20, 2022

Inspired by J.M. Barrie’s generosity, Zeb announces that royalties from the sale of his new book Gaspard’s Christmas will benefit St Martin-in-the-Fields homeless charity in perpetuity.

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Oct 20, 2022
Meet Britten as a boy
Aug 22, 2022
Meet Britten as a boy
Aug 22, 2022

After a lifetime of benevolent haunting by the composer Benjamin Britten, Zeb Soanes has commissioned a statue of his home-town hero.

COUNTRY LIFE

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Aug 22, 2022
Face Behind the Voice
Aug 9, 2022
Face Behind the Voice
Aug 9, 2022

‘I want to visit all the locations of the shipping forecast’. David McGillivray interviews Zeb Soanes for Radio Times magazine.

RADIO TIMES

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Aug 9, 2022
London Life: The Capital According to Zeb Soanes
Aug 3, 2022
London Life: The Capital According to Zeb Soanes
Aug 3, 2022

The broadcaster and children’s author talks to Flora Watkins about finding inspiration in Islington and buzzing about on his Brompton.

COUNTRY LIFE

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Aug 3, 2022
Popular radio presenter and author inspires pupils at former school
Jul 24, 2022
Popular radio presenter and author inspires pupils at former school
Jul 24, 2022

A popular broadcaster, author and newsreader who grew up in Lowestoft has returned to his home town to help inspire children at his former school.

LOWESTOFT JOURNAL

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Jul 24, 2022
Zeb Soanes joins Classic FM
Jun 28, 2022
Zeb Soanes joins Classic FM
Jun 28, 2022

Zeb joins Classic FM to present Smooth Classics at 7

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Jun 28, 2022
Country Life Magazine Celebrates 125 Years
May 11, 2022
Country Life Magazine Celebrates 125 Years
May 11, 2022

Zeb met HRH The Duchess of Cornwall at a celebration of 125yrs of Country life Magazine at Claridges Hotel.

Photo © Millie Pilkington/Country Life Picture Library

COUNTRY LIFE

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May 11, 2022

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