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Performed by Anton Lesser, Lucia Bonbright, and Orchestra of the Swan.  

Starring Anton Lesser, A Beautiful Thread weaves Hardy’s life – dramatic as any of his books – with his beautiful poetry and great novels, including Far From the Madding Crowd, Tess of the d’Urbervilles, and Jude the Obscure. Hardy put more music into his work than any other writer, and Orchestra of the Swan’s Artistic Director, David Le Page has devised a musical programme of shimmering beauty – a Mellstock folk band style, that combines West Gallery music with Holst, Warlock and contemporary folk. Adapted by Deirdre Shields, Hardy’s extraordinary writing shines bright as ever.  

A Beautiful Thread: Thomas Hardy in Words and Music

Wilton's Music Hall

Laurie Lee’s extraordinary story, told in a captivating weave of music and his own words.. 
 

Red Sky at Sunrise follows Laurie Lee through his much-loved Cider with Rosie trilogy – Cider with Rosie, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, A Moment of War – , when he famously walked out of the Slad valley one summer morning, and ended up fighting with the International Brigades against Franco’s forces in the Spanish Civil War. 

Red Sky at Sunrise: Laurie Lee in Words and Music

Laurie Lee’s extraordinary story, told in a captivating weave of music and his own words.

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Anton Lesser

Events

Past events

18 - 20 Sep, 2025

A Beautiful Thread: Thomas Hardy in Words and Music · Wilton’s Music Hall

15 - 17 Sep, 2025

Red Sky at Sunrise: Laurie Lee in Words and Music · Wilton’s Music Hall

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