A large ensemble fills the stage and balcony under deep blue light and haze, with a central performer reaching both arms outward beneath a bright overhead beam.

Cadogan Hall2023

A Winter's Tale

The Production

London Gay Men's Chorus presented A Winter's Tale at Cadogan Hall, hosted by Sandi Toksvig, with two performances on 25 November 2023. The concert offered an evocative programme on the cusp of the festive season, including music associated with Rufus Wainwright, Sam Ryder and Stephen Sondheim alongside seasonal favourites.

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Commissioned by: London Gay Men's Chorus
Musical Director: Simon Sharp
Photography: Steve Gregson

A group of performers stands still on tiered staging in blue-purple light, with one man in a rust jacket picked out by a tight spotlight at center.

From the back of a grand auditorium, the audience stands and applauds toward a brightly lit stage packed with performers beneath colorful lights.

People mingle at a reception, smiling and talking with drinks in hand in a room lined with framed black-and-white photographs.

Performers in white robes stand arm in arm with their backs to the audience on a blue-lit stage, flanking one central figure in a patterned outfit.

A hand holds open sheet music titled “Memphis Skyline” on a table scattered with other scores and a metal cup.

A full ensemble stands across the stage and balconies under pink lighting, with a conductor-like figure facing them from the front as beams fan overhead.

Performers in pale costumes hold pink paper umbrellas while a front performer in a striped jacket presents a large red umbrella beside a double bass player.

A sound operator is silhouetted behind a mixing desk and laptop, looking out over the audience to a large blue-lit ensemble on stage.

A row of performers sings from a side balcony, dressed in colorful sweaters and scarves under a bright side spotlight.

A smiling performer in a grey patterned onesie and striped bobble hat stands center stage with hands raised, framed by blue lighting and musicians behind.

A large ensemble fills the stage, risers and side balconies of a concert hall under vivid pink-red lighting, with the audience visible in the foreground.

People mingle closely at an indoor reception, smiling and talking in small groups under warm overhead lighting.

Six men in casual winter layers sing at microphones on a blue-lit stage, with more performers standing on raised platforms behind them.

Performers in white vests and shorts pose exuberantly around a smiling person held horizontally in a grey patterned onesie on a bright blue stage.

From a balcony, a large ensemble is seen performing across the stage and side galleries of a concert hall under cool green-blue lighting.

A woman in a dark top gestures with both hands beside a lectern with a laptop, with stage stairs and seated performers behind her.

Performers in white bathrobes kneel with mugs raised toward a standing singer in a bathrobe, while a bassist plays behind them in blue light.

A wide proscenium stage holds a large chorus on tiered platforms with musicians and a conductor below, all washed in deep blue lighting.

A crowded group of performers in white and pale blue costumes with black head coverings cluster on risers, many covering their mouths or clasping their hands.

A large ensemble in pale costumes fills the stage, risers, and side balconies, singing with raised arms under vivid pink and turquoise concert lighting.

Four singers in white padded jackets hold microphones at the front of the stage, with a blue-lit chorus standing on risers behind them.

A wide view of the auditorium shows a large choir on tiered risers performing under warm amber lights, with the audience seated around the hall.

A performer holding a bouquet speaks into a microphone while a pianist, conductor, and chorus applaud around her on the brightly lit stage.

Ten performers in light costumes with black-and-white head coverings sing from an upper balcony with hands to their chests, lit by green and amber washes.

Casually dressed singers stand on tiered risers in blue and pink stage light, facing forward in a focused ensemble moment.

From behind the sound desk, a silhouetted technician overlooks the auditorium as a large chorus performs on a blue-lit stage.

A close group of performers in pale costumes and black-and-white head coverings sing energetically on risers, with a conductor seen from behind below them.

The full ensemble in white raises their arms across the main stage, side balconies, and upper balcony while a conductor leads from center under green and gold lighting.

Performers kick in unison with arms linked at the front of the stage, flanked by dancers in white athletic costumes against blue-lit risers.

A large choir stands on tiered risers and a balcony under blue stage lighting, with a solo singer at the front between a grand piano and double bass.

Performers in black-and-white head coverings and pale costumes sing in a line along a balcony, lit by warm amber light.

A wide auditorium view shows a large choir filling the stage and rear balcony under blue lighting, with musicians at centre stage and the audience in shadow.

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