Benjamin Pope

The Hall knew what they were doing when choosing their festive programming. All decked out with shiny trees and classy wreaths, it welcomed young and old in their most cheery gear. The sparkliest, reddest crowd with the most interesting and creative jumpers were eager to watch their favourite elf.

“There are simply too many notes, that's all. Just cut a few and it will be perfect.” Peter Shaffer’s irreverent, yet at times poignant and thought-provoking, take on the relationship between Mozart and Salieri began life as a National Theatre production – its big screen adaptation garnered accolades following its 1984 release, and retains its popularity almost 40 years later.

Historic Royal Palaces and IMG announced today that the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will close this year's Hampton Court Palace Festival. Performing on Saturday 20 June, tickets will be on general sale from 10am Friday 6 March at www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com