Wilton's

Presented by the London English Song Festival

11th July to 13th July . 8pm to 9:10pm .
£16 Standard Seating (£12 Concession) · £10 Restricted View (£6 Concession)


Song, poetry and film come together as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme with special guest Simon Callow CBE. Songs of the Somme is a fascinating dramatic experience exploring the artistic legacy of the battle through the works of those who fought and died there. 

We hear the words of Siegfried Sassoon, whose Somme diaries still bear mud on their pages, the poetry and songs of Ivor Gurney, some of which were written whilst he was on active service, and the songs of George Butterworth, killed at the Somme on 5 August 1916. We will also hear Roses of Picardy, Haydn Wood's wonderful song of 1916 that has become closely associated with the Battle of the Somme. We are also delighted to be joined for these evening performances by special guest reader Simon Callow CBE.


The film footage has been selected in partnership with the Imperial War Museum, and frames a performance given by three of the finest singers of their generation, accompanied by William Vann, Artistic Director of the London English Song Festival and award-winning pianist.

Mezzo-Soprano Katie Bray 
Tenor Nicky Spence 
Baritone Nicholas Merryweather
Piano William Vann 
Reader Simon Callow CBE

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  • Eat + Drink

    Food will be available during this event. Order at the bar from 5pm.

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