Sunday 12 October 2025, 3.30pm
- Saffron Hall
- Good availability
- Tiered seating
A Beautiful Thread - Thomas Hardy in Words & Music
A Beautiful Thread - Thomas Hardy in Words & MusicPresented by Saffron Hall
Orchestra of the Swan celebrate Thomas Hardy in his own words through the poetry, novels, and music that he loved so much.
Star of stage and screen, Anton Lesser together with Lucia Bonbright, narrate A Beautiful Thread. An afternoon of words and music that weaves Hardy’s life – dramatic as any of his books – with his poetry and great novels, including Tess of the d’Urbervilles, and Jude the Obscure. They perform alongside the acclaimed Orchestra of the Swan, whose music brings Hardy’s world vividly to life – from rural Dorset lanes to the tragic grandeur of his novels. David Le Page has devised a musical programme of shimmering beauty - from the village churches of the 1840s, featuring works by Holst and Purcell.
Supporters
This concert is made possible by Professor Sir Barry Ife CBE
Performance information
Running time
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Booking information
Seating style
This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating
Discounts
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Programme and performers
Performers
- Orchestra of the Swan
- Anton Lesser narrator
- Lucia Bonbright narrator
- David Le Page musical director
Information for your visit
Sunday 12 October 2025, 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
Show ends
To be confirmed
Post-show shuttle bus
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Location
Saffron Hall
Transport
Shuttle bus
Additional information
Drinks
Cloakroom
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