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For twelve sensational years, the historic stage at Wilton’s has witnessed uproarious performances by the charismatic, moustachioed maestro, Tom Carradine. And now, following five sell-out performances in 2024/25, he’s back with his incredible 6-piece band, The China Plates!

Step into a time capsule of musical delight as Tom and his talented crew transport you to the heart of the traditional East End sing-a-long. From the charm of Music Hall classics to the wartime spirit of WWI and II, from the dazzling lights of the West End stage to the timeless melodies spanning the decades, this is an evening of pure nostalgia and unadulterated fun. Get ready for a good old-fashioned knees-up that’ll have you singing along like never before!

So, clear your throat, dust off your vocal cords, and prepare for an unforgettable evening of melodies, memories and merriment.

“Carradine’s Cockney Sing-a-long is a deceptively simple, winning formula, brilliantly executed. A terrific night out.” – Cabaret Scenes (February 2016)

“Tom Carradine really gets the atmosphere going. The audience clearly love what he does.” – www.capitalcabaretsandshowsscene.net (February 2016)

“Carradine is an enthusiastic and well-informed historian of the music hall tradition with a store of information at his fingertips.” ★★★★ – Morning Star (March 2023)

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For twelve sensational years, the historic stage at Wilton’s has witnessed uproarious performances by the charismatic, moustachioed maestro, Tom Carradine. And now, following five sell-out performances in 2024/25, he’s back with his incredible 6-piece band, The China Plates!

Step into a time capsule of musical delight as Tom and his talented crew transport you to the heart of the traditional East End sing-a-long. From the charm of Music Hall classics to the wartime spirit of WWI and II, from the dazzling lights of the West End stage to the timeless melodies spanning the decades, this is an evening of pure nostalgia and unadulterated fun. Get ready for a good old-fashioned knees-up that’ll have you singing along like never before!

So, clear your throat, dust off your vocal cords, and prepare for an unforgettable evening of melodies, memories and merriment.

“Carradine’s Cockney Sing-a-long is a deceptively simple, winning formula, brilliantly executed. A terrific night out.” – Cabaret Scenes (February 2016)

“Tom Carradine really gets the atmosphere going. The audience clearly love what he does.” – www.capitalcabaretsandshowsscene.net (February 2016)

“Carradine is an enthusiastic and well-informed historian of the music hall tradition with a store of information at his fingertips.” ★★★★ – Morning Star (March 2023)

SOCIAL MEDIA
www.carradinescockneysingalong.co.uk  / www.tomcarradine.com
Facebook: /mrtomcarradine
X: @tomcarradine
Instagram: @tomcarradine
TikTok: @tomcarradine

Presented by Kit Green productions   

Modern Music Hall for the new Dystopia  

A new variety night brought to you by Tom Carradine and Ida Barr, two of Wilton’s favourite purveyors of fun.  

Two legends of sing a long entertainment are coming together to bring you a night of sheer good times to stave off the madness of our destabilised world. What better way to forget your troubles and woes than to join your voices in laughter and song inspired by the glory days of the British Music Hall, but with all the contemporary relevance of stand-up, music, and political comedy.  

Your host is the Queen of Artificial Hip Hop, music hall singer turned rapper, Ida Barr. Feted by Wilton’s punters for her fresh take on life as an East London pensioner told through delightful beats and bars.  

Your musical director is Tom Carradine, who delights audiences up and down the country with his Cockney Sing-a-Longs.    

The special guest for July is the award-winning variety artiste, cabaret performer, comedian and magician, the fabulous Ada Campe. 

Plus an original speciality act inspired by the glory days of the Music Hall and brought bang up to date.   

It’s interactive, it’s ridiculous, and it’s ridiculously good fun.  

Former Music Hall singer, Ida Barr has embraced her own brand of urban RnB which she calls Artificial Hip Hop, mashing up the old numbers with fresh beats and bars. If you’re a fan of music from Jessie Matthews to Stormzy, from Marie Lloyd to Megan Thee Stallion, or just want to celebrate the sheer joy of being alive, then come and party with Ida Barr at Wilton’s Music Hall. 

“Always hilarious, often poignant and flawlessly performed, Ida Barr remains the entertainment real deal.”
The Financial Times 

Presented and Performed by Kit Green 

Website: www.kitgreen.net 
Socials: @kit_green 

Presented by Kit Green productions  

Modern Music Hall for the new Dystopia 

A new variety night brought to you by Tom Carradine and Ida Barr, two of Wilton’s favourite purveyors of fun. 

Two legends of sing a long entertainment are coming together to bring you a night of sheer good times to stave off the madness of our destabilised world. What better way to forget your troubles and woes than to join your voices in laughter and song inspired by the glory days of the British Music Hall, but with all the contemporary relevance of stand-up, music, and political comedy. 

Your host is the Queen of Artificial Hip Hop, music hall singer turned rapper, Ida Barr. Feted by Wilton’s punters for her fresh take on life as an East London pensioner told through fresh beats and bars. 

Your musical director is Tom Carradine, who delights audiences up and down the country with his Cockney Sing-a-Longs.   

Each show features specially commissioned turns from the cream of modern variety, and brand-new acts from young circus performers who make new work inspired by the turns of 19th Century popular entertainment 

It’s interactive, it’s ridiculous, and it’s ridiculously good fun. 

With our special surprise guest star, together with the hugely talented cast from London’s famous Players’ Theatre, we toast to LOVE in all its splendid Victorian enchantment.

With  glorious Wilton’s as our backdrop, a jewel of Victorian theatrical heritage, we invite you ladies and gentlemen, to fall head over heels for the charm of yesteryear. Join us for ballads, bawdy banter, amourous antics, toe tapping tunes and heart fluttering hilarity, all steeped in velvet and gaslight Victorian style. Just don’t forget your heart strings, we will be tugging them all evening!

LOVE, LACE, LAUGHTER – A LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE MUSIC HALL 

Joining an exciting and talented line up of PLAYERS THEATRE favourites will be MAX FULHAM and GORDON CREE.

MAX FULHAM described as “exceptionally talented” by Rowan Atkinson is a highly skilled ventriloquist and comedian. He has quickly established himself on the comedy circuit with his effervescent delivery and sharp improvisation scoring huge success at The Edinburgh Festival last year and earlier at The City of Varieties in Leeds in Jan Hunt’s Magnificent Music Hall show.
Max with ‘Grandad’ alongside (suitably attired in pearly hat and waistcoat) are thrilled to be appearing at Wilton’s.

GORDON CREE
Royal Scottish Academy classically trained singer. He is also a musician, an arranger and conductor. Gordon has sung with and accompanied for many well known figures from both the worlds of classical and entertainment-from American operatic royalty Marilyn Home to comedy legend KEN DODD. This year Gordon became the first Scot to be appointed a resident organist at Blackpool’s famous TOWER BALLROOM, His arrangements, compositions and orchestrations have been played by top orchestras across the globe. Gordon is delighted to be performing at Wilton’s in The Players Magnificent Music Hall.

Production Team: 
Producer/Director: MISS JAN HUNT  
Show Chairman: Mr  Kevin Gauntlett 
MD: Mr Tom Carradine 
CSM: Miss Melissa Dormer
Choreographer: Miss Lucie Hunt 
Sound /LightingTecnician: Mr Alfie Crews 
Sound Equipment: Radio Facilities Ltd 
Costume: Paper Moon Company 
Media/Marketing: Mr Lee Taylor, Mr Tom Rolls 
Players Committee/Admin: Team: Mr Hugh Ogus, Miss Jane Hart , Miss Lucy Hickford     

Back yet again after another resounding success at this glorious venue last November, The Players’ Theatre Company invite you on a heart-warming trip down memory lane to the bygone, golden days of traditional Victorian Music Hall.

With special Guest Star, MR BASIL BRUSH! ‘Unleashed Basil ‘ looking dapper in complete pearly costume, your worthy Chairman, Mr Richard Gauntlett and this multi-talented cast, produced and directed by Miss Jan Hunt all transport you back to the golden days of traditional music hall with song, dance, magic and laughter. ‘Brush-ing’ the ivories to accompany this unmissable evening will be Wilton’s-favourite, Mr Tom Carradine.

Produced and directed by Jan Hunt, the evening will also bring to the stage memories of many of the stars from BBC TV’s long-running world famous series, ‘The Good Old Days‘.

Together, let’s revel in the days when beer was a penny a pint, income tax was sixpence in the pound, and the British Navy ruled the waves! Carefree, cheerful and uniquely British.

“This is cutting edge Victoriana beloved by the British and their visitors” The Times

“The most original entertainment in London” STAGEWON.com

Production Team:

Producer/Director: Miss Jan Hunt
Show Chairman: Mr Richard Gauntlett
MD: Mr Tom Carradine
CSM: Miss Melissa Dormer
Choreographer: Miss Lucie Hunt
Sound /Lighting Technician: Mr Alfie Crews
Sound Equipment: Radio Facilities Ltd
Costume: Paper Moon Company
Media/Marketing Mr Tom Rolls
Players Admin Team: Jane Hart and Lucy Hickford