In an exceptional exploration of one of Britain’s greatest and most enigmatic actors, Zeb Soanes brings the life of Sir Alec Guinness to stages across the UK, marking the 25th anniversary of his death.
UK TOUR DATES
21st February 2026 — Mercury Theatre, Colchester
25th February 2026 — Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
19th – 21st March 2026 — Theatre Royal Bath, Ustinov Studio
18th April 2026 — Norwich Playhouse
20th April - 2nd May 2026 — Park Theatre, Finsbury Park, London
“A familiar and well-loved voice”
— Stephen Fry
“The Voice we Trust”
— Daily Telegraph
Photo © Steve Best
Zeb presents Relaxing Evenings with Zeb Soanes on Classic FM, the UK’s most popular classical music station. For over 20 years he was an authoritative newsreader and reassuring voice of the Shipping Forecast on BBC Radio 4. He presents concerts with the UK’s leading orchestras and is the author of the bestselling Gaspard the Fox series of books.
Television
“One of his real talents is an ability to condense complex ideas into a few words; he then pulls you in and makes you want to watch.”
— John Allen, Editor, BBC TV Presentation
Concerts
“The go-to person for musical narration, specialising in children's concerts.”
— Daily Telegraph
Zeb performs with the UK’s leading orchestras, ensembles and choirs: narrating children’s classics such as Peter and the Wolf and technically demanding works such as Walton's Façade which he recorded to critical acclaim with John Wilson. His own books, Gaspard’s Foxtrot and Gaspard’s Christmas are also major new narrated concert works by Jonathan Dove.
Books
I’ve been gasping for more of Gaspard…and here it is!
— Julian Clary
A love letter to London
— BBC Music Magazine
Gaspard already has the feel of a classic. Zeb Soanes and James Mayhew have created something both modern and timeless. A children’s story absolutely lifting with charm and atmosphere.’
— Alexander Armstrong
‘Another wonderful tale of the exciting adventures of Gaspard, our urban fox friend, beautifully told and illustrated. A real treat’.
— Dame Patricia Routledge
“The wonderful thing about Gaspard the Fox is that it’s hard to imagine a time when he was never there. He has the look and sound of a classic.”
— Philip Ardagh
“The Children’s book to watch out for.”
— Sunday Times
“A wonderful tale about celebrating difference and triumphing against the odds.”
— Clare Balding
“The books are like Soanes: charming, metropolitan, with a touch of the rural.”
— Daily Telegraph
Photo © Charlie Ketchen
