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Saturday 22 April 2023, 4pm

An Afternoon at The Oscars

An Afternoon at The Oscars

Presented by Saffron Hall

Members of the BBC Concert Orchestra standing holding their instruments in a conservatory surrounded by palm trees

Join us as the red carpet is rolled out to welcome you to this glamorous and glitzy celebration of Oscar-winning music.

Experience the full VIP treatment as you listen to the spectacular 65-piece BBC Concert Orchestra and acclaimed West End vocalists Louise Dearman and Graham Bickley perform a spell-binding selection of award-winning hits. With music from On the Town and My Fair Lady to Frozen and The Wizard of Oz, you’ll have the time of your life at this unforgettable afternoon!

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Performance information

Running time

2 hours

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.

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

More info

Programme and performers

Programme

  • On the Town On the Town
  • The Way You Look Tonight Swingtime
  • On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe Harvey Girls
  • I Have Dreamed The King & I
  • Secret Love Calamity Jane
  • Summer of '42 Summer of '42
  • You're Awful On the Town
  • Moon River Breakfast at Tiffany's
  • Over the Rainbow Wizard of Oz
  • Chim Chim Cheree Mary Poppins
  • Hello Dolly Medley Hello Dolly!
  • My Fair Lady My Fair Lady
  • Mona Lisa Captain Carey, U.S.A.
  • The Way We Were The Way We Were
  • Out of Africa Out of Africa
  • All the Way The Joker is Wild
  • Let it Go Frozen
  • Reviewing the Situation Oliver
  • Favourite Beau The Great Gatsby
  • Raindrops Keep Falling Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
  • No Time to Die/Skyfall James Bond

Performers

  • BBC Concert Orchestra
  • Richard Balcombe conductor
  • Louise Dearman vocals
  • Graham Bickley vocals

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Information for your visit

Saturday 22 April 2023, 4pm

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

3pm - 4pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.

When to arrive

3pm - 3.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

3pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

3.30pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

4pm

Show ends

6pm (approx)

Post-show shuttle bus

6pm – 7pm
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

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

Transport

Shuttle bus

Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
More info

Additional information

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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