Sunday 27 October 2024, 3.30pm
- Saffron Hall
- Nearly full
- Tiered seating
Red Sky at Sunrise: Laurie Lee in Words and Music
Red Sky at Sunrise: Laurie Lee in Words and MusicPresented by Saffron Hall
The author Laurie Lee was a talented musician and travelled with his violin, so it seems natural to interleave his words with music. This production, featuring the Orchestra of the Swan, takes us from the lush Gloucestershire countryside made famous in Cider with Rosie and As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning to the arid landscapes of Spain, where Lee joined the International Brigades and fought against Franco’s fascists (A Moment of War).
A journey that takes in Lee’s wry comedy as well as the turbulent darker undertows of his writing, and one that has startling resonance with today’s Europe. It features an Anglo-Iberian collage of orchestral music from Elgar and Vaughan Williams to Albéniz, Holst to Turina and Britten to De Falla.
Supporters
This concert is made possible by an anonymous donor
Performance information
Running time
Content warnings
Age Guidance 12+
This event is not recommended for children under 12 years old
Booking information
Seating style
This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating
Discounts
Transport
Shuttle bus
Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance
Programme and performers
Performers
- Orchestra of the Swan
- Anton Lesser actor
- Charlie Hamblett actor
- David Le Page violin
- Mark Ashford guitar
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Information for your visit
Sunday 27 October 2024, 3.30pm
Schedule
All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.
Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.
Pre-show shuttle bus
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
When to arrive
2.30pm - 3.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
2.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Auditorium opens
3pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.
Show starts
3.30pm
Interval
Interval (20 mins)
Show ends
5.35pm (approx)
Post-show shuttle bus
5.35pm – 6.35pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station
Content warnings
Age Guidance 12+
This event is not recommended for children under 12 years old
Location
Saffron Hall
Transport
Shuttle bus
Additional information
Drinks
Cloakroom
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