NW3 Area Guide

Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set within the enchanting surroundings of St James Piccadilly. Celebrate the season with an uplifting programme featuring some of the most moving and iconic works in the classical repertoire. From the soaring beauty of The Lark Ascending to the serenity of Barber's Adagio for Strings, this special Christmas concert offers a perfect soundtrack for a winter's evening filled with wonder and reflection. The programme concludes with Mozart's exquisite Clarinet concert in A Major. Performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta, the concert features Henry Chandler (violin) and Poppy Beddoe (clarinet) —two of the UK's most compelling soloists. With over 200 performances each year, the ensemble—featuring some of the country's finest classical talent—has become a beloved presence on the British music scene! " Stunning " - Classic FM Featuring The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Henry Chandler - Violin Poppy Beddoe - Clarinet Programme Barber - Adagio for Strings Vaughan Williams - The Lark Ascending Mozart - Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622 Join us for a heartwarming musical celebration that captures the spirit of the season!

Join us for a magical pre-Christmas evening as the London Octave ensemble performs beloved seasonal pieces by Handel, Bach, Vivaldi, and Corelli in the stunning candlelit setting of St James Church, Piccadilly. Renowned for their sparkling and witty performances (Metro), the ensemble and their distinguished soloists bring festive music to life, creating an atmosphere of warmth, joy, and holiday spirit. From Vivaldi's "Winter" to Handel's "Messiah" arias and Corelli's "Christmas Concerto," this concert promises an unforgettable celebration of music and the festive season, perfect for all ages and lovers of classical music alike.

Bossa Nova Night: The music of Antonio Carlos Jobim Mario Bakuna on acoustic guitar and vocals Experience an unforgettable evening with renowned Brazilian artist Mario Bakuna as he presents a heartfelt solo tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim-the visionary behind bossa nova and one of Brazil's most influential composers. In this intimate performance, Bakuna offers an authentic and deeply personal perspective on Jobim's timeless works, inviting the audience on a soul-stirring journey through his iconic repertoire. Shaped by a lifelong connection to Brazilian music and years of performing across Europe and beyond, Bakuna approaches both Jobim's beloved classics and lesser-known gems with sensitivity, elegance, and deep reverence for his legacy.This concert is a celebration of melody, rhythm, and poetry-an exploration of the beauty and complexity of Jobim's music, delivered by one of its most passionate interpreters.

When you’re the one keeping everything together, how do you stop yourself from falling apart? Ria is a singer-songwriter. She’s talented. She’s ambitious. And she’s driven- quite literally- all the way from Lancashire to London, to start afresh in Camden Town. Charting the rise and fall of a rollercoaster relationship, Ria is recording her debut album with her band. But the more the tracks progress, the more music and memory collide… This soaring piece of gig theatre from Olivier Award winner Maimuna Memon brings a raw and powerful insight into first love, co-dependence and mental health care- but most of all, how music can help us start again. The critically acclaimed, multi award-winning Manic Street Creature returns to the stage in a new production for a limited run at Kiln Theatre. POST SHOW Q&A: Monday, 16th March, 7.30pm ALCOHOL FREE PERFORMANCE: Tuesday, 24th March, 7.30pm CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE: Thursday, 19th March, 7.30pm RELAXED PERFORMANCE: Wednesday, 25th March, 2.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE: Thursday, 26th March, 7.30pm (Touch Tour at 6pm)

A fun, interactive and festive performance for children, incorporating music from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, stories, song, and musical games. Join Trio Taliesin to hear four pieces from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, arranged for piano trio. The music will intermingle with storytelling as they present a new fictional tale filled with magic and adventure and featuring characters from the original Nutcracker story. There will be interactive elements throughout the performances for children to get involved in including movement, singing and body percussion activities. This concert is recommended for children aged 3-8 years old, but all ages are welcome.

Bernard Butler (born 1 May 1970, Stamford Hill, North London) is an English musician, songwriter and record producer. He has been noted as one of Britain's most original and influential guitarists. Butler has worked extensively as a producer and or songwriter, making records for The Libertines, Tricky, Black Kids, Kate Nash, Nerina Pallot, Teleman, Findlay Brown, Daley, The Cribs, James Morrison, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Rebecca Ferguson, Jonathan Jeremiah, Frankie & The Heartstrings, Texas, Kate Jackson, Mark Eitzel, QTY, Pace, Mull Historical Society, Roxanne De Bastion, Sam Lee, Oscar Lang and Paloma Faith. Butler won the Producer's Award at the 2009 BRIT Awards,Producer of the Year at the 2008 Music Managers Forum Awards, and was nominated for Best Producer at the 2009 Music Week Awards . He has played guitar on records by Aimee Mann, Bryan Ferry, Roy Orbison, Bert Jansch, The Libertines, Neneh Cherry and Ben Watt with whom he toured extensively during 2013-17 including the UK, USA and Japan. In October 2013, Butler's experimental project Trans released a series of EPs featuring tracks grown out of improvisational recordings made at Butler's own Studio 355, all sessions improvised, recorded in their entirety and later edited with few overdubs.