Brian Clemens Jazz Orchestra featuring Francesca Confortini

Join pianist and composer Brian Clemens as he leads his Jazz Orchestra through an unforgettable night of music and glamour. Fronted by the powerful and charismatic vocals of one of Europe’s rising star vocalists, Francesca Confortini, the two will join forces for a thrilling night that will transport you back to the sumptuous golden era of jazz and feature their unique musical catalog, described by Jazzwise UK as ‘an exhilarating and entertaining set of creative arrangements of standards and original music’.

Also featuring artistic and entertaining arrangements of much-loved Beatles tunes, Motown masterpieces, Great American Songbook classics, and even 1940s Italian hits, Brian will lead you through a whirlwind of his artistic catalog, complemented by Francesca’s soaring vocals and inimitable energy. Of course, the show will also include some beloved music hall favorites for this special Wilton’s performance, adding a touch of nostalgia to the evening.

As part of their core group, Luminoso, the duo has been entertaining London audiences at legendary jazz clubs such as Pizza Express Soho and Hampstead Jazz Club and are thrilled to be teaming up with their big band of London veterans for this special performance. Don’t miss this chance to experience a night of spectacular music in one of London’s most iconic venues that promises to be a highlight of the season. Get your tickets now!

Red Sky at Sunrise: Laurie Lee in Words and Music

Presented by Hambletts

Laurie Lee’s extraordinary story told in a captivating weave of music and his own words!

Red Sky at Sunrise follows Lee through his much-loved Cider with Rosie trilogy, when he famously walked out of the Slad Valley one midsummer morning and ended up fighting with the International Brigades against Franco’s forces in the Spanish Civil War.

Anton Lesser (Game of Thrones, Wolf Hall, Endeavour) and Charlie Hamblett (Killing Eve, Ghosts, The Burning Girls) play the role of Laurie Lee older and younger, along with a rich array of other characters. Together, they celebrate Lee’s engaging humour, as well as his darker side, in a performance that has startling resonance with modern events.

Devised as a show by Judy Reaves, the text by Laurie Lee has been adapted by Deirdre Shields. A ‘breathtaking’ musical programme by Orchestra of the Swan devised by the Swan’s Artistic Director David Le Page, weaves around Lee’s writing, from the lush Gloucestershire countryside made famous in Cider with Rosie, to the arid landscapes of Spain. Featuring music from Vaughan WilliamsBrittenTurina and De Falla, with Northampton-born guitarist Mark Ashford performing Albéniz and Spanish Romance

Following sell-out ★★★★★ performances at the RSC, in Malvern and Oxford, this ‘triumph’ comes to Wilton’s Music Hall for three performances only.

‘The two actors and their orchestra encompass Lee’s life completely. The unique use of Orchestra of the Swan is a brilliant and novel device. Red Sky is a triumph, its understated theatricality allowing this musically accompanied autobiography to truly resonate. It leaves us aching for the pastoral wonderland of Lee’s childhood, both the music and the words still echoing around my brain, reminding us of the beauty of life itself.’  Ox in a Box