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Tenors Unlimited “Great Songs Tour” at Epsom Playhouse

Tenors Unlimited, the ‘Rat Pack of Opera’ will be performing their new show “Great Songs Tour” on Thursday 2nd October 7.30pm at Epsom Playhouse with local Surrey choir Cobham Ladies Choir.

The new show not only features great songs from opera, but also musical theatre and pop. Paul Martin and Jem Sharples – the dynamic duo – are back on the road again after a highly successful 18 months captivating audiences both sides of the Atlantic in their UK and USA tours. They have entertained packed houses with their fabulous harmonies, fun repartee and killer sense of humour.

Jem says “We’re so excited to be back on the road in the UK. There’s something for everyone in our new show such as Puccini’s Nessun Dorma, Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers’ Duet, Freddie Mercury’s Barcelona, The Greatest Showman’s From Now On, You Raise Me Up, Nat King Cole’s L-O-V-E, as well as songs we’ve composed ourselves.”

See the duo in action https://youtu.be/DPb62jfT2hs

Known as the “Rat Pack of Opera” the UK’s original classical-crossover ‘man band’ brings their own blend of wit, humour, charm and vocal arrangements to their performances.

They have performed world-wide alongside such notables as Sting, Lionel Richie, Katherine Jenkins, Beyoncé, Hayley Westenra, Simply Red and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

They have appeared on television, radio and at top venues such as The Royal Albert Hall and the Royal Festival Hall.

Their wide-ranging repertoire includes popular classics combined with crooner and pop favourites, as well as songs written by the guys themselves.

Epsom VE-Day 80th Anniversery

Join us on Epsom Downs on Thursday, 8th May from 7pm as we mark and celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

The day starts in Epsom Marketplace at 9am with the reading of the VE-Day Proclamation by Cllr Graham Jones, Armed Forces Champion for Epsom & Ewell. He will be accompanied by the Royal British Legion Epsom & Ewell Branch and 135 Squadron. There will also be the raising of the official VE-Day flag. Members of the public are encouraged to join in the singing of I Vow to Thee My Country, the words are in the order of service below. At 6:30pm Christ Church, Epsom, will join in the national Ring Out, ringing the church bells.

At 7pm the main gate to Epsom Downs Racecourse will open, and visitors can expect an evening of music and a look back at Epsom & Ewell in World War 2. Performing will be The Show Choir, Epsom & Ewell Silver Band and Laine Theatre Arts.  Bourne Hall Museum will have an exhibition of Epsom & Ewell during WW2 and VE-Day 1945. Age Concern Epsom & Ewell and the Epsom and Ewell Branch of the Royal British Legion will have information stands.

Members of the public are invited to join us at 9:10pm when Councillor Graham Jones, Armed Forces Champion, will read a VE Day reflection. His Worshipful Mayor of Epsom & Ewell, Councillor Steve Bridger, will make a speech accompanied by Standard Bearers from Royal British Legion, led by County Standard Bearer Laura Hayworth and standard bearers from  Epsom & Ewell, Cheam and Sutton, Malden and Coombe, Banstead, Belmont branches. Members of 135 Squadron will be in attendance.

Approximately 9.25pm the Audience will be led in the community singing of  I Vow to Thee My Country, by Epsom Male Voice Choir, words are in the Order of Service.

Then at 9.30pm His Worshipful Mayor of Epsom & Ewell, Councillor Steve Bridger, will light the Beacon.

Epsom Antiques and Collectors Fair

Established in 1992, Epsom Antiques and Collectors Fair is one of the longest running antique fairs in the UK calendar.

The event runs on a Tuesday in the Oaks Hall at the racecourse, with more than 60 indoor stands, with the capacity to provide hard-standing areas for outdoor stalls, which are allocated on a first-come first-served casual basis, on the day of the event and weather dependant. Facilities for disabled access, and free parking in car park 23. There is plenty of indoor seating and an on-site food truck for refreshments.