John Barrowman & More Set For Set For Royal Albert Hall In June/July 2009
By: Gabrielle Sierra May. 11, 2009
ROYAL Albert Hall
June/July 2009 Listings
Box Office: +44 (0)20 7589 8212 Open 7 days a week 9:00am - 9:00pm
Online booking is available for most events. Please visit the website: www.royalalberthall.com
John Barrowman
Monday 1 June, 7.30pm
The much loved singer, actor and presenter comes to the Hall with a dynamic mix of music and conversation. He will be presenting tracks from his new album, ‘Music, Music, Music' as well as performing alongside some very special guests
Tickets: £48.94- £19.57
Presented by: SJM Concerts
A CLASSICAL GALA
Thursday 4 June, 7.30pm
A combination of show stopping melodies and famous themes, showcasing some of the greatest stars from the classical music world including Andrew Litton, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Emma Johnson and Nicola Benedetti.
Tickets: £50- £10
Presented by: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
ignite - TIPITINA
Friday 5 June, 12 noon
Café Consort- Door 12
With a recent appearance on BBC Radio Two under their belts, this dynamic jazz outfit sizzle with their collection of blues-tinged melodies.
Tickets: Free Entry
Presented by: Royal Albert Hall
BARNARDO'S YOUNG SUPPORTERS' CONCERT
Friday 5 June, 6.30pm
Hundreds of children gather together to perform on the stage of the Royal Albert Hall to raise money for Barnardo's and celebrate the great work of their young supporters.
Tickets: £25- £7
Presented by: Barnardo's
GOSPEL ARTS CONCERT
Saturday 6 June, 6.30pm
Enjoy The Salvation Army's distinguished tradition of music-making with this performance by the International Staff Band and Songsters with special guests.
Tickets: £18- £12
Presented by: The Salvation Army
Ignite Brunch- CARL ORR QUARTET
Sunday 7 June, 11.30am
Café Consort- Door 12
The Carl Orr Quartet, renowned on the international scene, play jazz with Latin and funk influences with a truly unique approach.
Tickets: £25 (includes a two-course meal)
Presented by: Royal Albert Hall
ignite- BALKAN INTERNATIONAL
Friday 12 June, 12.00 noon
Café Consort- Door 12
The charisma and magic of Gypsy and folk music from Eastern Europe and the Balkans comes alive with honesty and virtuosity.
Tickets: Free Entry
Presented by: Royal Albert Hall
THE KING AND I
Friday 12 June - Sunday 28 June, 7.30pm except Sundays.
Matinee performances at 2.30pm on 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27 and 28 June.
No Monday performances.
This timeless classic has captured the hearts and minds of millions with its charming story of the British governess brought into the court of Siam to tutor the King's many children
This unique love story is told with one of the most glorious and unforgettable scores ever written and includes the classic songs, ‘Getting To Know You', ‘Shall We Dance' and ‘I Whistle A Happy Tune'.
Starring one of the UK's best-loved stage performers Maria Friedman alongside Daniel Dae Kim, star of the hit TV series ‘Lost', and accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, this spectacular new in-the-round production should not be missed.
Tickets: £62.50- £21.50
Presented by: Raymond Gubbay and the Royal Albert Hall
ignite- PLASTIC CHAIRS
Friday 19 June, 12.00 noon
Café Consort- Door 12
This Greek folk group combine exciting rhythms with the relaxed vibe of the Mediterranean lifestyle
Tickets: Free Entry
Presented by: Royal Albert Hall
ignite- GUILLIERMO AND RIOPLATENSES
Friday 26 June, 12.00 noon
Café Consort- Door 12
This powerful South American five-piece present an evocative and unique take on traditional tango.
Tickets: Free Entry
Presented by: Royal Albert Hall
Tuesday 30 June, 8.00pm
Sedaka's timeless standards have helped change the face of popular music. With countless hit singles, and many platinum and gold records, he is recognised as one of rock and pop music's legendary pioneers.
Tickets: £50- £32.50
Presented by: Kennedy Street Enterprises
CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH
Wednesday 1 July, 8pm
One of the most enduring and original musical partnerships of our time, Crosby, Stills & Nash have captivated the world with their peerless three-part harmony vocals, inspired songwriting and brilliant musicianship for over three decades.
Tickets: £75- £35
Presented by: 3A Ltd
Thursday 2 July, 7.30pm
One of the world's greatest musical legends returns to the Hall with his unforgettable tribute to Nat King Cole. As well as performing some of Nat's timeless classics he will also present some of his own favourite hits.
For corporate hospitality, please contact Kirsty Mallinson at kirstym@royalalberthall.com or on 020 7959 0507.
Tickets: £60- £35
Presented by: Kennedy Street Enterprises
JEFF BECK
Saturday 4 July, 7.30pm
This award-winning artist and one of the most influential and innovative lead guitarists in rock has seen his releases span genres ranging from hard-rock and jazz fusion to electronica.
VIP packages are also available. Please ask the Box Office for details
Tickets: £47.50- £35
Presented by: 3A Ltd
Ignite Brunch- LONNIGANS SKIFFLE GROUP
Sunday 5 July, 11.30am
Café Consort- Door 12
The UK's top skiffle group, The Lonnigans, play American roots music in a thoroughly British fashion!
Tickets: £25 (includes a two-course meal)
Presented by: Royal Albert Hall
ignite- THE LONDON LASSES AND PETE QUINN
Friday 10 July, 12 noon
Café Consort- Door 12
A spirited combination of musicians who present their own lively take on a forgotten voice in traditional Irish music
Tickets: Free Entry
Presented by: Royal Albert Hall
HERBIE HANCOCK AND LANG LANG
Saturday 11 July, 7.30pm
After their exhilarating performance of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue at the 50th Grammy Awards, the hottest pianist on the classical music planet, Lang Lang, and iconic jazz pianist, Herbie Hancock, will join forces for an extraordinary performance accompanied by the Philharmonia Orchestra.
Tickets: £80- £20
Presented by: Marshall Arts Ltd
Ignite Brunch- CARATINGA
Sunday 12 July, 11.30am
Café Consort- Door 12
Caratinga bring the history of Samba alive on stage with irresistible rhythms and beautiful melodies.
Tickets: £25 (includes a two-course meal)
Presented by: Royal Albert Hall
THE RUTTER REQUIEM
Sunday 12 July, 7.30pm
Join the Really Big Chorus and English Festival Orchestra, conducted by John Rutter, for this thrilling choral concert with a supporting programme of music by Vaughan Williams.
Tickets: For singing and audience tickets, please visit www.trbc.co.uk or telephone 01242 679 700
Presented by: The Really Big Chorus
ignite- DARIUS BRUBECK
Friday 17 July, 12 noon
Café Consort- Door 12
An invigorating mix of African lilt, Latin frisson and modern jazz arrangements.
Tickets: Free Entry
Presented by: Royal Albert Hall
BBC PROMS 2009
Friday 17 July- Saturday 12 September
Now in its 115th year, the world's greatest classical music festival returns to the Royal Albert Hall.
Full details of all the concerts will be given in the Hall's next events guide but advance bookings are now open and general booking can be made from Tuesday 26 May.
For more information and full listings, please visit www.royalalberthall.com or www.bbc.co.uk/proms/2009
Tickets: from £5
Presented by: BBC Proms
Ignite Brunch- ZIG
Sunday 19 July, 11.30am
Café Consort- Door 12
Zig take you on a voyage of discovery through Eastern Europe and the Balkans with enchanting wild rhythms and deeply touching melodies.
Tickets: £25 (includes a two-course meal)
Presented by: Royal Albert Hall
Ignite- THE CADILLAC KINGS
Friday 24 July, 12 noon
Café Consort- Door 12
With an intoxicating mix of blues, boogie and swing, this energetic group will entertain you with style and panache
Tickets: Free Entry
Presented by: Royal Albert Hall
ignite- BLACKTHORN
Friday 31 July, 12 noon
Café Consort- Door 12
Their distinctive and fresh sound is a mix of strong melodies with driving guitar and bouzouki rhythms
Tickets: Free Entry
Presented by: Royal Albert Hall
reflect - Free Exhibition Series
LOAD
Monday 22 June, 12 noon- 9.00pm
As part of the reflect series, the Royal Albert Hall presents Load, a street art experience and one of its edgiest and most unique exhibitions yet.
Graffiti artists commissioned by the Royal Albert Hall, in partnership with creative pioneers Daydream Network, will transform the walls of the Hall's Loading Bay, usually used for getting in over 350 shows a year, into a gallery of street art and graffiti artwork.
Depicting the life story of the Royal Albert Hall's 138 year history, Load will take a graphical journey through some of the most memorable moments in the Hall's existence as well as displaying murals of the most iconic figures to have graced the Hall's stage, including stunning images of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Muhammad Ali and Pavarotti. These legends will be depicted in 10 feet pieces of art in the industrial backdrop of the Hall's Loading Bay. The Royal Albert Hall will be seen as never before!
Free open day: There will only be only one open day for the public to view this rare and remarkable artwork on: Monday 22 June, 12noon - 9pm.
Presented by: Royal Albert Hall in partnership with Daydream Network with kind support from Sound by Design, Tuborg, Media Structures Ltd, Caspa Marketing Ltd, Raymond Gubbay Ltd, THePETEBOX and Layth
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