RHS Wisley – Three Midsummer evenings of world-class music
Friday, 25th January 2008
A warm summer's evening in the heart of one of England's most spectacular gardens, a glass of something sparkly, the company of a few friends and some of the very best live music - Wisley Music Festival's legendary line-up of star studded concerts is set to score again!
So bring your pimms and picnics or sample one of our exclusive hospitality packages and prepare to party as each night will thrill the audience with Wisley's special blend of fabulous music, fun atmosphere and fantastic firework finale.
Thursday 12th June
An Evening with Lesley Garrett & the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Wisley welcomes the nation's most popular soprano Lesley Garrett for a gala evening of inspirational music with songs from her latest album, When I Fall in Love, as well as a finale of Last Night of the Proms favourites. Lesley has sung in many of the world's major opera houses and recorded 12 albums. Renowned for her unique talents, she is a familiar face on TV and in the West End, and currently delights listeners on Classic FM with her popular weekly Saturday night Opera show.
Lesley is joined by special guest, the American tenor, Paul Austin Kelly. Philip Ellis conducts the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.
Friday 13th June - The Stars of the '80s
For one night only '80s stars Belinda Carlisle, Nick Heyward, Haircut 100 front man, Toyah and Altered Images with the dynamic Clare Grogan, have been brought together for a party night of non-stop hits, in a show designed by the creators of the sell-out Here and Now Tour Hits including Heaven is a Place On Earth, I Get Weak, It's A Mystery, Blue Hat for a Blue Day, Happy Birthday, I Could Be Happy, and many more.
Saturday 14th June The Counterfeit Stones / Buddy Holly & The Cricketers (support)
Buddy Holly and The Cricketers open this rock 'n' rollercoaster of a double bill, and guarantee to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing on their picnic rugs to such timeless hits as That'll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, It Doesn't Matter Any More, Raining In My Heart, Heartbeat and Oh Boy.
Last year Wisley went wild as the Counterfeit Stones strutted their funky stuff, so we had to have them back again. Led by dynamic front man Nick Dagger, each member of the Counterfeit Stones is a fantastic look-alike, not to mention first class musician. Mick, Keith, Bryan, Bill and Charlie rock out the classics in this No.1 tribute to the greatest rock 'n' roll band in the world.
New to Wisley this year is the introduction of Gold Circle Seating positioned in front of the arena offering reserved seating and fabulous views of the stage. Back by popular demand is the stylish Gazebo Village with exclusive undercover picnicking where you have the option to bring your own picnic or order one from us. All the dining, hospitality and gazebo options will now include Gold Circle seating.
Booking Information:
Picnic Tickets £32, Gold Circle Seats £40, Children 6-16 £20, Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £97. Children under 6 go free.
Bookings: credit card hotline 0871 230 1095 or on-line at www.rhs.org.uk/wisley.
(booking fee applies for phone and internet). For corporate hospitality, pre-concert dining and gazebo packages call 01753 626 915.
Group bookings: 0844 412 4650 - 10% off for parties of 10+ on picnic tickets.
Free coach parking and free entry to the concert for the driver. Driver also gets voucher for sandwich and a drink
Gates open at 6pm; Concert starts 7.30pm. Fireworks 10.15pm approx
