Events for LONDON

Backyard Cinema Presents Romeo and Juliet
2023-06-04 19:30 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY
ATMOSPHERIC SCREENINGS OF BAZ LUHRMANN’S ICONIC FILM ACCOMPANIED BY A LIVE CHOIR

MOVING TO ALEXANDRA PALACE THEATRE THIS SUMMER, REIMAGINED FOR THE STAGE WITH NEW SONGS FROM THE SOUNDTRACK ADDED TO THE LIVE ELEMENT

EIGHT SHOWS RUNNING TUESDAY 30 MAY – SUNDAY 4 JUNE

After seven years of sold-out shows at the Union Chapel, Islington, Backyard Cinema’s critically acclaimed Romeo+Juliet returns with a brand-new location, playing at the Alexandra Palace Theatre this summer, with eight shows between Tuesday, 30 May – Sunday, 4 June.

Backyard Cinema celebrates Baz Luhrmann’s iconic 1996 Romeo+Juliet, with a truly special performance of the greatest love story ever told, reimagined for the stage. A choir brings the soundtrack to life, performing versions of the famous movie soundtrack before, during and after the screening, including Young Hearts, Everybody’s Free and Kissing You.

With over 100,000 tickets sold so far since its launch in 2016, this timeless classic brought to life by live performers has undergone an exciting evolution, with the show reimagined for theatre space and has four additional classic soundtrack songs performed by the choir, including; You and Me Song, Local God, and Doves Cry.

Dominic Davis, founder and CEO of Backyard Cinema, said, “It has been amazing to bring this show to so many people over the years; I still get goosebumps every time I watch it. As soon as I saw the rustic setting of the Alexandra Palace Theatre, I knew it would be the perfect location; it already looked like the theatre from the film, even before we enhanced it with Neon Crosses, candle-lit aisles and giant stained glass windows featuring Leo himself!”

Alexandra Palace has recently undergone a huge refurbishment. She comes with all the trimmings, including theatre seating, street food, and all-important theatre snacks and drinks you can enjoy while watching the performance. This is date night on steroids!”

To find out more, check out the full schedule, and to book, please visit backyardcinema.co.uk/london. And follow @backyardcinema on Instagram to keep updated.

THE PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATION
2022-06-04 14:30 - 17:00 | Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd,, London, Lambeth, SE1 8XX, United Kingdom
Raymond Gubbay Limited is proud to present

THE PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATION

A concert of majestic music celebrating 70 years of Her Majesty’s reign, on Saturday 4 June at 2.30pm at the Royal Festival Hall, during the Jubilee weekend.

Featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the magnificent, combined sound of the Royal Choral Society and TheBach Choir along with a distinguished line-up of soloists including Christopher Warren-Green conducting, Fflur Wyn soprano and Crispian Steele-Perkins trumpet. The concert will be presented by the broadcaster Katie Derham, who is currently fronts In Tune on BBC Radio 3.

The majority of the pieces have been chosen for their connection to royal events and all have featured in the Coronation or a royal wedding.

Pieces include:Handel Zadok the Priest, Walton Crown Imperial, Schubert Ave MariaElgar Nimrod, Vaughan Williams Fantasia on Greensleeves, Parry I was glad, Handel Eternal source of light divine, Purcell Trumpet Tune, Elgar Pomp and Circumstance March No.1 in D, Butterworth The Banks of Green Willow

Katie Derham said: ‘I am really looking forward to presenting the most wonderful afternoon of celebratory music with all sorts of fabulous pieces from different occasions and celebrations from throughout Her Majesty’s reign.’
