The West End comes to Henfield in November as professional singers supported by members of the Henfield Theatre Company, perform a unique, one-off concert at Henfield Hall, to celebrate the first anniversary of the Henfield Haven.
The concert will feature favourite songs from Sullivan to Sondheim, including songs from musicals, opera, operetta and some great classics.
Henfield-born and Brighton based producer Tim Anscombe will be producing the show. Tim trained as a classical tenor before starting his own successful production company based in Brighton. His many production credits include Privates on Parade at the Brighton Theatre Royal. and the legendary double act Hinge and Bracket.
Tim will be supported by another heavy-weight from the music business, Robert Orledge who will be musical director. Robert studied music at Cambridge, where he was Musical Director of the Footlights Review, working with Clive James, Julie Covington, Russell Davies and other luminaries. As well as directing, he is a prolific composer having written scores for an opera and a ballet plus songs for two new musicals that have been performed to critical acclaim.
Tim and Robert will be joined by professional performers from the West End and the Royal Opera House as well as local voices and the Henfield Theatre Company (HTC), including:
♦ Sylvia Clarke, the Australian contralto and international performer
♦ Jonathan Fisher, currently in his 25th Anniversary Year at the Royal Opera House
♦ Jan Spooner, local Worthing vocal coach and soprano
♦ Dylan Lindo, a talented young tenor currently at Glyndebourne
♦ Sue Burchett, a Henfield girl well known to the village
HTC’s Jane Haines will act as musical coordinator alongside Robert.
All professionals involved have kindly donated their time, free of charge, so that funds raised can go directly to support the Henfield Haven. The concert is being sponsored by Coles Automotive.
Event: From Sullivan to Sondheim
Where: The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9DB
When: Sunday, November 27
Time: 3pm
Cost: Tickets £12 will be on sale from Monday 10th October at The Henfield Haven, Full of Beans Coffee Shop and Stokes of Henfield.
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