Banstead Area Guide

Mary-Jannet Leith (recorders), Conor Gricmanis (Baroque violin), Florence Petit (Baroque cello), Thomas Allery (harpsichord) Ensemble Hesperi is a dynamic, innovative Early Music group with a passion for Baroque music. Their imaginative and distinctive programme, A Gift for your Garden, celebrates the Baroque composer Georg Philipp Telemann, his horticultural friendships and the joy to be found in the giving and receiving of flowers. It includes one of his Paris Quartets and works by his correspondents - George Frideric Handel, Johann Gottlieb Graun and James Oswald. The ensemble features regularly on Radio 3s The Early Music Show, has recorded in studio for Classic FM and performs at leading festivals across the UK and Europe. The rapport between these players was obvious as was their infectious enjoyment of the music. Andrew Connal, The Latest, Brighton

Becki Luff andLucy Nolan formed the Chroma Harp Duo in 2016. They enjoy exploring and performing an eclectic and challenging repertoire. The duo takes audiences on a kaleidoscopic journey: performing works from the classical harp repertoire; using the harp as a percussion instrument; and exploring new sounds from Indian ragas to live electronics. Their programme includes works by Vivaldi, Smetana, Respighi and Manuel de Falla alongside contemporary and newly commissioned pieces.

Milestone Big Band returns for another evening of music ranging from the Masters of Big Band old and new to The Blues Brothers, Earth Wind & Fire, Amy Winehouse, Robbie Williams and Michael Bubl. The 17-piece Milestone Big Band has played in many impressive venues including Londons Savoy Hotel, Londons Horizon 22 building and at the Guildford Jazz Festival. This will be an opportunity to dance the night away in the company of some fine local musicians and their special guest vocalist Georgie Fellows. A licensed bar will be available. Presented by Banstead Area u3a, the event is part of Banstead Arts Festival.

Talk byRoger Mendham. Over the past 50 years street art has evolved from its roots in American graffiti to becoming a global art movement. From portraiture to abstract expressionism, many of the major conventional genres are included in street art and the leading artists have exhibited their work internationally. If the only street artist you have heard of is Banksy and you dislike graffiti this talk will amaze you. It focuses on a number of different styles of street art as well as some leading artists, who have global reputations and whose works transcend the urban and traditional art scenes. Presented by The Arts Society Chipstead, this event is part of Banstead Arts Festival.

Join us on the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity! One conman makes his living by talking rich ladies out of their money; another swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother's failing health. After meeting on a train, they attempt to work together, only to find that this small French town isn't big enough for both of them. A battle of cons ensues that will keep you laughing and guessing to the end! Sophisticated, suave with a good dash of mischief, this musical comedy features a jazzy score by David Yazbek (The Full Monty) and was nominated for eleven Tony Awards. Licensed bar; Raffle Credits: Book by Jeffrey Lane Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek Based on the film "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" written by Dale Launer and Stanley Shapiro & Paul Henning This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk [http://www.mtishows.co.uk]

Stay and play sessions for children due to start Reception at Woodmansterne Primary School in Sept 2026. Please come to the Cedars gate and we will let you in at 1.40pm. Parents stay with their child during the session. Please book one ticket per child.