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<strong>MORE</strong><strong>at</strong> the <strong>Hall</strong>September – December 2012Welcome to autumn <strong>at</strong> the <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>. Throughout the year wepresent a huge variety of free and excellent value events outside ofour main auditorium. From jazz, comedy and newly signed bands inthe Elgar Room to free lunchtime music in the Café Consort, you aresure to find something for you and your family to enjoy.Box Office: 0845 401 5005 www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.com
Elgar RoomFor selected events the Café Consort will be open pre-show for drinks and dining.All diners receive a complimentary drink when ordering a two-course meal.Design: www.viewcre<strong>at</strong>ive.co.uk / Inform<strong>at</strong>ion correct <strong>at</strong> time of printingA<strong>MORE</strong>Friday 28 September, 7.30pmBrought together after their <strong>Royal</strong> College ofMusic tutor overheard a convers<strong>at</strong>ion betweentwo Warner Bros. record executives, Amoreare a fresh British opera group whose classicaltraining and impressive performance experienceput them head and shoulders above similar acts.Talented, charism<strong>at</strong>ic and passion<strong>at</strong>e, Amore willperform music from their debut album StandTogether, which includes iconic songs Avé Maria,Jerusalem, Amazing Grace and more.Unreserved se<strong>at</strong>ing.Tickets: £13.50<strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong> andThe Wire magazine presentREWIRED LIVEWednesday 10 October, 8pmA night of experiment<strong>at</strong>ion and cosmic groovespresented with The Wire, the world’s leadingmonthly altern<strong>at</strong>ive music magazine. Famousgradu<strong>at</strong>e of the 1980s Chicago house and technomusic scene Hieroglyphic Being performs anexclusive set written for the event. He is joinedby Some Truths, dubstep star Bass Clef’s synthside project, a special guest and The WireSound System.Cabaret-style unreserved se<strong>at</strong>ing.Tickets: £10<strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong> & For Folk’s Sake presenthush: MARY EPWORTHAND GUESTSS<strong>at</strong>urday 20 October, 8pmFor Folk’s Sake is the world’s leading folkwebzine covering folk, indie, pop, country androots music. Mary Epworth’s debut album DreamLife, mixed by Thomas Monahan (DevendraBanhart, Beechword Sparks) and Gareth Jones(Depeche Mode, These New Puritans) is fastbecoming one of the most talked about releasesof the year. Influenced by traditional English songand 1960s west coast psychedelica Mary plays“folksy surrealism with a slightly demented popheart” (BBC 6 Music), and comes to the ElgarRoom as part of hush, the <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>’sseries for emerging artists.Cabaret-style unreserved se<strong>at</strong>ing.Tickets: £8.50Box Office: 0845 401 5005 www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comBooking fees apply except to personal visitors to the Box Office.Sign up for our free newsletter: www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comExplore behind the scenes <strong>at</strong> the <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>: life.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comfacebook.com/royalalbert<strong>hall</strong> twitter.com/royalalbert<strong>hall</strong><strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP. Registered charity no: 254543.
RAVENWednesday 24 October, 7.30pmRaven are not your average string quartet. Theirexciting arrangements and performance stylebre<strong>at</strong>he new life into classical tunes and haveresulted in a string of hugely successful liveperformances. Raven return to the Elgar Roomafter their sell-out concert last year to showcasea mix of m<strong>at</strong>erial fe<strong>at</strong>uring arrangements of rockand pop songs, as well as their wide-rangingclassical repertoire.Unreserved se<strong>at</strong>ing.Tickets: £13.50YOLANDA BROWNS<strong>at</strong>urday 17 November, 8pmDouble MOBO Award winning saxophonistYolanDa Brown brings a wonderful mix of jazz,soul and reggae to her Elgar Room debut.Widely regarded as the emerging ‘voice’ ofmainstream jazz in the UK, YolanDa is an excitingand in-demand performer, having toured withThe Tempt<strong>at</strong>ions, Errol Brown, Courtney Pineand Diana Krall.YolanDa will also be particip<strong>at</strong>ing in our musiceduc<strong>at</strong>ion programme, working with youngpeople from across London.Unreserved se<strong>at</strong>ing.Tickets: £22.50SCROOBIUS PIPAND POLARBEAR:INSPIRED WORDWednesday 21 November, 8pmThe UK’s burgeoning spoken word scenedelivers social commentary through rhythmicprose and verse and we bring two of the genre’sleading lights to the Elgar Room this November.Scroobius Pip’s everyman polemics tap intocultural unease and political disaffection withverve and wit, while Polarbear performsstories drawn from a life raised on hip-hopand Arthur Scargill.Cabaret-style unreserved se<strong>at</strong>ing.Tickets: £10Box Office: 0845 401 5005 www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comBooking fees apply except to personal visitors to the Box Office.Sign up for our free newsletter: www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comExplore behind the scenes <strong>at</strong> the <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>: life.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comfacebook.com/royalalbert<strong>hall</strong> twitter.com/royalalbert<strong>hall</strong><strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP. Registered charity no: 254543.
ReflectFree exhibition series presentedby the <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>Ground Floor Corridor, enter through Door 12. The exhibitions can be viewed when<strong>at</strong>tending performances or on the free open days listed below.DEAN CHALKLEY- LOOK:HEARThursday 20 September- Friday 26 OctoberProlific and award-winning photographer andfilmmaker Dean Chalkley brings his l<strong>at</strong>estexhibition to the <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>. Over the pastten years Dean has produced an enormous bodyof work, from powerful and distinctive portraitsof music’s most wanted, from The Arctic Monkeysto Jay Z, to affection<strong>at</strong>e but incisive studies ofsub-cultures and style in London clubs and hisn<strong>at</strong>ive Southend. His work captures the essenceof established and new talent alike, from PaulWeller and Depeche Mode to The Horrors andFlorence and the Machine.FREE OPEN DAYSS<strong>at</strong>urday 22 September, 10am – 3pmSunday 23 September, 10am – 3pmS<strong>at</strong>urday 29 September, 10am – 3pmS<strong>at</strong>urday 6 October, 10am – 3pmTHE JOURNEY SOUTHWednesday 7 November- Sunday 2 DecemberThe <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong> and Getty ImagesGallery in associ<strong>at</strong>ion with the Scott PolarResearch Institute presents a new exhibitionof photographs from Robert Falcon Scott’sepic voyage to the South Pole. Expeditionphotographer Herbert Ponting’s beautiful andgraphic photographs record the conditions facedby the explorers and capture the stark beauty ofthe Antarctica of 100 years ago. The collectionprovides a stirring testament to the heroism andbravery of all involved and perfectly encapsul<strong>at</strong>esthe spirit of adventure and discovery th<strong>at</strong> markedtheir courageous journey.FREE OPEN DAYSSunday 11 November, 10am – 3pmS<strong>at</strong>urday 1 December, 10am – 3pmSunday 2 December, 10am – 1pmBox Office: 0845 401 5005 www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comBooking fees apply except to personal visitors to the Box Office.Sign up for our free newsletter: www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comExplore behind the scenes <strong>at</strong> the <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>: life.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comfacebook.com/royalalbert<strong>hall</strong> twitter.com/royalalbert<strong>hall</strong><strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP. Registered charity no: 254543.
ignite – free musicCafé Consort, 12 noonFree entryTaking place <strong>at</strong> lunchtime in the relaxed <strong>at</strong>mosphere of the Café Consort, ignitefe<strong>at</strong>ures musicians from around the world, while in Junior ignite <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion and Music for Youth present talented young musicians from around the UK.No need to book, just turn up and enjoy fantastic music and food and drink.NICOLA EMMANUELLEFriday 7 SeptemberCaptiv<strong>at</strong>ing interpret<strong>at</strong>ions ofAmerican classics from Cole Porterto Gershwin.PLASTIC YOUTHJAZZ ORCHESTRAThursday 20 SeptemberA jazz band with a difference - theyperform on plastic instruments.JOHN ETHERIDGEFriday 21 SeptemberThis incredible guitarist moves fromwarm acoustic numbers to modernjazz with impressive ease.THE BARKER BANDFriday 28 SeptemberThe country rock stars celebr<strong>at</strong>e therelease of their fourth album Dig MeA Hole.MONOOKA’S CARAVANFriday 5 OctoberRomanian singer Monooka performsfiery traditional songs.NEVADA STREET FOURFriday 12 OctoberThis accomplished quartet conjuresup the foot-tapping sounds of theG<strong>at</strong>sby era.THE HUCKLEBERRIESFriday 19 OctoberTraditional folk and bluegrasscombined with global dance rhythmsand good time stomps!MOSI CONDEFriday 2 NovemberOriginal compositions from theGuinean Griot tradition.2012 SCHOOLSPROM PERFORMERSMonday 12 – Wednesday14 NovemberSome of the finest young musiciansfrom around the UK perform on theCafé Consort stage.GEORGIA MANCIOQUARTET *Thursday 15 NovemberGeorgia Mancio delic<strong>at</strong>ely blendsEnglish, Italian, Spanish and Brazilianinfluences with her unconventionalapproach to vocal-led jazz.JACK DAVIES’S FLEACIRCUS *Friday 16 NovemberLed by trumpeter Jack Davies,acoustic chamber group FleaCircus play European jazz andcontemporary music.THE LONG NOTESFriday 23 NovemberJigs, reels and polkas with adistinctive Celtic sound.STATE OF MINDThursday 29 NovemberThis talented trio from CamdenSchool for Girls play acoustic folkand pop music.*Part of the London Jazz Festival inassoci<strong>at</strong>ion with BBC Radio 3Family igniteElgar Room, 12 noon & 2.30pmEnter through Door 8ALBERT’S BAND – SHOWTIME!Tuesday 30 OctoberJoin <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion’s residentensemble for some razzle-dazzle as they explorethe glamorous world of West End musicals.Tickets:Adults £5, Children (16 and under) £3.50Box Office: 0845 401 5005 www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comBooking fees apply except to personal visitors to the Box Office.Sign up for our free newsletter: www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comExplore behind the scenes <strong>at</strong> the <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>: life.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comfacebook.com/royalalbert<strong>hall</strong> twitter.com/royalalbert<strong>hall</strong><strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP. Registered charity no: 254543.
ignitebrunchCafé Consort, 11.30amwith music from 12 noon – 2pmTickets: £28.50, £15 for under 12s(including brunch menu)Relax and enjoy a lazy Sunday brunch in the Café Consort with an inclusive two-coursemeal, welcome drink and vibrant live music. Add a short tour of the <strong>Hall</strong> to your visitfor an additional £5. The tours run <strong>at</strong> either 11.15am or 2.15pm.LA TIPICASunday 16 SeptemberContemporary flamenco expertly combined withjazz, classical music and modern dance.BOOMTOWNSWINGALINGSSunday 23 SeptemberBrought together by a shared love of the era, theBoomtown Swingalings play an eclectic mix ofjazz from the golden age of swing.LE TOP SHELF JAZZBISTROTETSunday 14 OctoberLe Top Shelf Jazz Bistrotet present their owndelicious corruption of the Swing Manouche style,adding their own songs and a s<strong>at</strong>irical edge.TOM RUSTSunday 28 OctoberTom Rust brings his characterful voice to jazzstandards and contemporary songs, expertlyaccompanied by the Malcolm Edmonstone Trio.PIAF – THE SONGS,FEATURING EVE LOISEAUSunday 4 NovemberPerforming renowned favourites and lesserknown gems, Eve Loiseau’s lustrous tone perfectlycaptures the essence of Edith Piaf.ALBERT BALL’S FLYINGACESSunday 11 November<strong>Albert</strong> Ball’s Flying Aces’ music evokes the spiritof their founding gener<strong>at</strong>ion, with early ragtime,Gre<strong>at</strong> War propaganda songs, music <strong>hall</strong> rabblerousersand Edwardian ballads.RYTHME FUTURSunday 18 NovemberRythme Futur play jazz and swing, combininginfluences from the ‘Hot Club de France’, BennyGoodman and beyond.AMOR QUINTETSunday 2 DecemberThis highly vers<strong>at</strong>ile tango ensemble perform theworks of Argentinean composer Astor Piazzolla.The piano used in the ignite and ignite brunch series has been kindly don<strong>at</strong>ed by Markson pianosFor more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, please visit www.marksonpianos.comBox Office: 0845 401 5005 www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comBooking fees apply except to personal visitors to the Box Office.Sign up for our free newsletter: www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comExplore behind the scenes <strong>at</strong> the <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>: life.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comfacebook.com/royalalbert<strong>hall</strong> twitter.com/royalalbert<strong>hall</strong><strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP. Registered charity no: 254543.
L<strong>at</strong>e night jazzElgar Room, 9.45pmTickets: £12,£15 on 13, 14 Nov and 14 DecEnjoy intim<strong>at</strong>e l<strong>at</strong>e night jazz in the relaxed setting of the Elgar Room.The Café Consort will be open pre-show, offering a complimentary drink to everydiner ordering a two-course meal. If you are looking for a l<strong>at</strong>er or lighter option,our tasty sharing boards are available to pre-order and enjoy in the Elgar Room.BAKER BOYSThursday 27 SeptemberDjango Reinhardt meets Hubert Rostaing asGiacomo Smith leads an intern<strong>at</strong>ional line-up of hotjazz musicians. Take a se<strong>at</strong> and let the Baker Boystransport you to the riverbo<strong>at</strong>s of New Orleans.SOPHIE EVANSThursday 4 OctoberThe BBC One Over the Rainbow runner-up performsher first headline London show. The programmeincludes well-loved songs from the shows mixedwith jazz standards and hit pop songs.SHANE HAMPSHEIRThursday 25 OctoberWith phrasing and tone often compared to FrankSin<strong>at</strong>ra, it is not surprising th<strong>at</strong> Shane Hampsheiris in increasing demand.BENOIT VIELLEFONThursday 1 November1920s – 1950s nostalgia with a distinctiveFrench sound, from swing and Charlestonto L<strong>at</strong>in and chanson française.In partnership with www.jazzfm.comRed grand piano generously provided byMarkson pianos www.marksonpianos.comL<strong>at</strong>e night jazz has cabaret style unreserved se<strong>at</strong>ing.AYANNA AND GWYNETHHERBERT *Tuesday 13 NovemberAyanna, with her beguiling vocals and honey-sweetcello, is joined by Gwyneth Herbert, a singersongwriterwith one foot in the jazz world and theother somewhere in the future.NATALIE DUNCAN *Wednesday 14 NovemberA talented singer-songwriter, N<strong>at</strong>alie Duncan hasworked with drum‘n’bass star Goldie and dubstepact Magnetic Man.ATILAThursday 22 NovemberThe strong, confident performer returns to L<strong>at</strong>eNight Jazz with m<strong>at</strong>erial from his new EP.ALEXANDER STEWARTFriday 14 DecemberThe charism<strong>at</strong>ic singer and his excellent bandperform contemporary songs, jazz standardsand original tunes.* Part of theLondon Jazz Festivalin associ<strong>at</strong>ion withBBC Radio 3.Box Office: 0845 401 5005 www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comBooking fees apply except to personal visitors to the Box Office.Sign up for our free newsletter: www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comExplore behind the scenes <strong>at</strong> the <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>: life.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comfacebook.com/royalalbert<strong>hall</strong> twitter.com/royalalbert<strong>hall</strong><strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP. Registered charity no: 254543.
ComedyElgar RoomRelax before the show with a bite to e<strong>at</strong> in the Café Consort or arrive early <strong>at</strong> theElgar Room and take advantage of our exclusive drinks offer: for every drink purchasedbefore the show starts, receive a half price drink in the interval (selected drinks only).PATRICK MONAHAN –SHOOTING FROM THE LIPWednesday 7 November, 8.45pmThe loveable Teesider, known for his hugs,dancing and cake-e<strong>at</strong>ing and winner of ITV’sShow Me the Funny returns to the Elgar Roomwith his brand new show.“High energy and conviction, his m<strong>at</strong>erial is gre<strong>at</strong>;he’s going to go far.” Sunday TimesTickets: £13.50FESTIVAL OF THE SPOKENNERD – ARE YOUSCI-CURIOUS?Monday 12 November, 8pmStand-up m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ician M<strong>at</strong>t Parker, geeksongstress Helen Arney and experiments guySteve Mould present a comedy night for thefearlessly inquisitive. Join three of the UK’s best(and nerdiest) performers for an evening ofcomedy, science, music, m<strong>at</strong>hs and interactiveexperiments as they ask such importantquestions as how can you use a parabola to setstuff on fire? And how dangerous can things getwith just numbers?Tickets: £15Christmas withCantabile – TheLondon QuartetS<strong>at</strong>urday 1 December, 8.30pmCantabile bring their own touch of class to thisfestive evening of Christmas and holiday songs,offering unsurpassed choral purity combinedwith side-splitting musical comedy. Join theintern<strong>at</strong>ionally renowned acapella group as theyperform songs collected over the course oftheir illustrious career, including the uniquelytime-saving hit Festival of Carols in 2 Minutes.Tickets: £18.50Alex Horne – SevenYears in the B<strong>at</strong>hroomWednesday 12 December, 8.30pmIn an average lifetime you’ll spend two yearsshopping, two weeks kissing and eighteen monthslooking for lost things, as well as quite a whilee<strong>at</strong>ing, queuing, crying and Googling yourself.In Seven Years in the B<strong>at</strong>hroom, Alex Hornesqueezes all these things into one show as he<strong>at</strong>tempts to recre<strong>at</strong>e your entire life by doingeverything you will ever do, in one evening.Tickets: £13.50Over 16s only. Comedy events have cabaret style unreserved se<strong>at</strong>ing.Box Office: 0845 401 5005 www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comBooking fees apply except to personal visitors to the Box Office.Sign up for our free newsletter: www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comExplore behind the scenes <strong>at</strong> the <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>: life.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comfacebook.com/royalalbert<strong>hall</strong> twitter.com/royalalbert<strong>hall</strong><strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP. Registered charity no: 254543.
Classical CoffeeMorningsElgar Room, 11amTickets: £11,£15 on 18 Nov (includingcoffee/tea and pastry)In partnership with the <strong>Royal</strong> College of MusicEnjoy inspir<strong>at</strong>ional performances by exciting classical music artists whilst enjoying acup of coffee or tea and a pastry. In our new Junior Classical Coffee Mornings <strong>Royal</strong><strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion presents talented young musicians from the <strong>Royal</strong> College ofMusic Junior Department. The Café Consort is also open from 9am for breakfast andpost-concert for brunch.LINDSAY BRYDENSunday 16 SeptemberLindsay Bryden’s programme reflects herdiverse musical interests, with music for flute byMuczynsky, Poulenc and Albinoni.JUN ISHIMURASunday 23 SeptemberThis young pianist performs Ravel’s Gaspard de lanuit and Piano Son<strong>at</strong>a No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 11by Schumann.LAURA VAN DER HEIJDENSunday 30 SeptemberThe 2012 BBC Young Musician of the Yearperforms works for cello by Bach, Mendelssohnand Debussy.BENJAMIN BAKERAND PETR LIMONOVSunday 7 OctoberThis award-winning violin and piano duo performTartini’s Son<strong>at</strong>a in G minor and Franck’s ViolinSon<strong>at</strong>a.THE PARK QUARTETSunday 14 OctoberThis string quartet perform pieces by Haydnand Mendelssohn.ANNA ANANDARAJAHAND CLARA MURNIGSunday 28 OctoberMusic for soprano and piano by Debussy and Wolf.JOEL ASHFORDSunday 11 NovemberFollowing an acclaimed performance <strong>at</strong> theBeaumaris Festival, this talented young hornplayer performs works including Poulenc’s Elegy.CARLOS BONELLSunday 18 NovemberCarlos Bonell plays his own arrangements ofBe<strong>at</strong>les classics alongside classical and Spanishguitar music.PEDRO GOMESSunday 2 DecemberPortuguese pianist Pedro Gomes performs a mixedrepertoire including pieces by Beethoven and Liszt.Classical Coffee Mornings have cabaret styleunreserved se<strong>at</strong>ing.<strong>Royal</strong> College of Music www.rcm.ac.ukRed grand piano generously provided byMarkson pianos www.marksonpianos.comInform<strong>at</strong>ion correct <strong>at</strong> time of printingBox Office: 0845 401 5005 www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comBooking fees apply except to personal visitors to the Box Office.Sign up for our free newsletter: www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comExplore behind the scenes <strong>at</strong> the <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>: life.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comfacebook.com/royalalbert<strong>hall</strong> twitter.com/royalalbert<strong>hall</strong><strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP. Registered charity no: 254543.
Front ofHouse ToursDaily 10.30am – 4.30pmTickets: £11, Concessions £9.50Join our enthusiastic, friendly and engaging tour guides for a lively one hour journeythrough this extraordinary and iconic building.The <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong> is the world’smost famous stage. By joining oneof our tours you can find out moreabout the architecture, royal p<strong>at</strong>ronage,unrivalled performance history andwork of this registered charity.The tours are conducted in Englishand are limited to a maximum of 20people. Availability may be affectedby rehearsal or performance schedulesso we advise you check with theBox Office for details. The tour isfully accessible to wheelchair userswith lifts available on request.Tour customers are entitled to a10% discount on all items purchased inthe <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong> gift shop and theCafé Consort on the day of their tour.Group ToursFor a truly memorable experience,why not book a priv<strong>at</strong>e guided tour?Available for parties of 15 peopleor more. For details and prices,please call 020 7959 0558 or emailgroups@royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comAfternoon tea tours are available onselected d<strong>at</strong>es, check the website formore details.Box Office: 0845 401 5005 www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comBooking fees apply except to personal visitors to the Box Office.Sign up for our free newsletter: www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comExplore behind the scenes <strong>at</strong> the <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>: life.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comfacebook.com/royalalbert<strong>hall</strong> twitter.com/royalalbert<strong>hall</strong><strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP. Registered charity no: 254543.
<strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion<strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion present a wide range of events throughout the yearboth for and involving schools, families and the community. This season weintroduce our new Archive Discovery Sessions and Victorian Experience familytours. Visit www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.com/explore for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion about the workof our Educ<strong>at</strong>ion team.Events for FamiliesArchive Discovery SessionsWednesday 15 August &Wednesday 29 August, 2.30pmThese new sessions use elements of ourextensive archive collection to explore why the<strong>Hall</strong> was built, its various uses and the historyof the BBC Proms since its arrival <strong>at</strong> the <strong>Hall</strong>in 1941. Items on show will include originalprogrammes, paintings, posters, box keys andtokens, Proms memorabilia, music scores andmystery items for participants to guess. Therewill also be the rare chance to hear stories of the<strong>Hall</strong>’s ghostly and feline inhabitants!Suitable for all ages, the Archive DiscoverySessions include a talk followed by the rareopportunity to handle items from our archiveand talk to our experts.Tickets: £5 per person. Make themost of your visit and add a Frontof House tour for an extra £5.The Victorian ExperienceS<strong>at</strong>urday 27 October - Thursday 1November (excluding 29 October)Go back in time with a unique look <strong>at</strong> the <strong>Royal</strong><strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong> through the eyes of the Victorians!Join two Victorian characters for a fascin<strong>at</strong>ingjourney through this impressive building, using itsrich history to explore the Victorian age. Visit theauditorium, explore the different front of houseareas and discover wh<strong>at</strong> it would have been liketo see a show here or work in the <strong>Hall</strong> when itfirst opened over 140 years ago.These family sessions last around 70 minutesand will be available to book from Septemberfor October half term so keep your eye on ourwebsite!Tickets: £25 for a family ticket(2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult& 3 children) or £11 for adults,£5 for childrenBox Office: 0845 401 5005 www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comBooking fees apply except to personal visitors to the Box Office.Sign up for our free newsletter: www.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comExplore behind the scenes <strong>at</strong> the <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>: life.royalalbert<strong>hall</strong>.comfacebook.com/royalalbert<strong>hall</strong> twitter.com/royalalbert<strong>hall</strong><strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Hall</strong>, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP. Registered charity no: 254543.
CAFÉCONSORTOpen daily upstairs <strong>at</strong> Door 12for breakfast, lunch and dinnerTea, coffee and snacks also available – to e<strong>at</strong> in or take away
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