What's On

Saturday 30 September 2023, 7.30pm

Alex Mendham & His Orchestra

Alex Mendham & His Orchestra

Presented by Saffron Hall

Alex Mendham stands in front of a big band group in a mint green 20s style room

Alex Mendham is passionate about the great jazz and swing music from a century ago, and his vibrant, youthful band give classics from Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and George Gershwin a fresh and stylish makeover for our times.

The glamour, charm, and white-tie elegance are recreated in immaculate detail; the dress, instruments and even microphones, epitomise the Roaring Twenties. But it is the music that transports us back to Hollywood’s golden age and carries us away with some of the greatest songs, sassiest lyrics and foot-tapping dance tunes ever written. This is the style and the soundtrack to one of history’s most distinctive decades.

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Performance information

Running time

2 hours 10 minutes

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

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Ten for £10

This event is part of our Ten for £10 scheme. We will release ten £10 tickets for sale at 10am on the morning of this performance.

Transport

Shuttle bus

The shuttle bus won't be running for this event

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Information for your visit

Saturday 30 September 2023, 7.30pm

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.

When to arrive

6.30pm - 7.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

6.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

7pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

7.30pm

Interval

Interval (20 mins)

Show ends

9.40pm (approx)

Rail strikes

Please note, there are planned rail strikes on Saturday 30 September. We will therefore not be running our free minibus service between Audley End Station and the hall.

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

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

The shuttle bus won't be running for this performance
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Additional information

Drinks

For this event, you're welcome to bring drinks purchased from our bar into the event with you.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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