Royal Albert Hall Announces December 2009 Events

ROYAL Albert Hall December 2009 Listings, Box Office: +44 (0)20 7589 8212 Open 7 days a week 9:00am - 9:00pm Online booking is available for most events. Please visit the website: www.royalalberthall.com

AEGON MASTERS TENNIS

Tuesday 1- Saturday 5 December, 1.00 and 7.30pm, Sunday 6 December, 1.00pm

With its season-ending status on the ATP Champions Tour, the AEGON Masters Tennis is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments on British soil. Watch your favourite players including Pat Rafter, Greg Rusedski and Pat Cash.

VIP box packages are available. Please ask the Box Office for details.

Tickets: £97.50- £17.50

Presented by: IMG World

BOOTLEG BEATLES

Monday 7 December, 8.00pm

Now approaching their 28th year, the Bootleg Beatles have set the standard for all those tribute bands who have followed in their footsteps as they continue to keep the spirit of the greatest pop group the world has seen well and truly alive

Tickets: £30.50- £20

Presented by: AEG Live

YUSUF

Tuesday 8 December, 8.00pm

After a break of 33 years, the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens returns to the stage. The legendary singer/songwriter will offer audiences a taste of his timeless hits including Wild World, Father & Son and The First Cut Is The Deepest

Tickets: £100- £45 (limited availability)

Presented by: 3A Ltd

A NOT SO SILENT NIGHT

Wednesday 9 December, 7.15pm

This Christmas concert features Grammy-nominated Rufus Wainwright, his sister Martha and their mother Kate McGarrigle. The Wainwrights will also perform alongside a whole host of special guests including Boy George.

Tickets: £70- £25

Presented by: Primary Talent International

CHRISTMAS CAROLS WITH THE STARS

Thursday 10 December, 7.30pm

This annual event returns to the Hall for a unique chance to see and hear actors from many well -known TV dramas sing, dance and help get festivities off to a sparkling start in support of the Leukaemia Research Fund.

Tickets: £33- £10

Presented by: Leukaemia Research Fund

CLIC SARGENT CHRISTMAS

Friday 11 December, 7.00pm

CLIC Sargent, in conjunction with Young Voices, once again bring their splendid Christmas festivities to the Hall with a host of young performers, professional singers and variety acts taking to the stage in support of the charity.

Tickets: £55- £32.50

Presented by: CLIC Sargent

JOHN RUTTER'S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

Saturday 12 November, 3.00pm and 7.30pm

John Rutter's famous Christmas Celebration is back at the Hall for two glittering concerts. Featuring the Royal Hospital School Chapel Choir, these concerts include a box of festive delights including Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite.

Tickets: £50- £10

Presented by: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

CHRISTMAS CAROL SINGALONG

Sunday 13 December, 2.30pm

Back by overwhelming demand, Jonathan Cohen invites you to join the fun with all your favourite Christmas songs and carols featuring special guest singer Sophie-Louise Dann and the London Concert Chorus and Orchestra.

Tickets: £38.50- £11.50

Presented by: Raymond Gubbay Ltd

MESSIAH

Sunday 13 December, 7.30pm

Handel's sublime choral masterpiece performed by three of Britain's leading choirs, the Goldsmiths Choral Union, English Concert Chorus and Highgate Choral Society with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Brian Wright.

Tickets: £47.50- £11.50

Presented by: Raymond Gubbay Ltd

ROYAL CHORAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CAROLS

Monday 14 December, 7.30pm

The distinguished Royal Choral Society perform splendid seasonal classics and joyful carols for all, with the support of the London Concert Orchestra and the Fanfare Trumpeters of the Band of the Grenadier Guards.

Tickets: £38.50- £11.50

Presented by: Raymond Gubbay Ltd

THE BT CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Tuesday 15 December, 7.30pm

Angela Rippon introduces an evening crammed full of festive delights to start your Christmas celebrations. Enjoy a merry guest appearance by Father Christmas and a spectacular indoor firework finale!

Tickets: £38.50- £11.50

Presented by: Raymond Gubbay Ltd

WHITE CHRISTMAS

Wednesday 16 December, 2.30pm

Christmas glitz and yuletide nostalgia in a wonderful show of all-time favorites with star soloists Jacinta Whyte and Matt Little, Capital Voices and the Scottish Concert Orchestra conducted by John Rigby.

Tickets: £38.50- £11.50

Presented by: Raymond Gubbay Ltd

THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS

Wednesday 16 December, 7.30pm

This concert of glorious seasonal and traditional music perfectly captures the true spirit of Christmas. Featuring the London Chorus, the Capital Arts Children's Choir and the London Concert Orchestra.

Tickets: £38.50- £11.50

Presented by: Raymond Gubbay Ltd

CHRISTMAS CAROLS SINGALONG

Thursday 17 December, 2.30pm

Programmed as Sunday 13 December

Tickets: £38.50- £11.50

Presented by: Raymond Gubbay Ltd

CLASSIC CAROLS

Thursday 17 December, 7.30pm

Herald in the Christmas season with the Philharmonia Chorus, the Philharmonia Orchestra and a feast of popular carols and timeless Yuletide classics conducted by Robert Dean.

Tickets: £41.50- £11.50

Presented by: Raymond Gubbay Ltd

MESSIAH

Friday 18 December, 7.30pm

Programmed as Sunday 13 December

Tickets: £47.50- £11.50

Presented by: Raymond Gubbay Ltd

CHRISTMAS CAROLS SINGALONG

Saturday 19 December, 1.30pm and 4.45pm

Programmed as Sunday 13 December

Tickets: £38.50- £11.50

Presented by: Raymond Gubbay Ltd

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

Saturday 19 December, 8.00pm

Carols and seasonal classics performed by the UK's most elegant ensemble in full period costume in a candlelit setting with readings from A Christmas Carol and The Birth of the Infant Jesus from the Scriptures by special guest John Bowe.

Tickets: £42.50- £11.50

Presented by: Raymond Gubbay Ltd

WHITE CHRISTMAS

Sunday 20 December, 1.30pm and 4.45pm

Programmed as Wednesday 16 December

Tickets: £38.50- £11.50

Presented by: Raymond Gubbay Ltd

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

Sunday 20 December, 8.00pm

Programmed as Saturday 19 December

Tickets: £42.50- £11.50

Presented by: Raymond Gubbay Ltd

CHRISTMAS CAROL SINGALONG

Monday 21 December, 2.30pm

Programmed as Sunday 13 December

Tickets: £38.50- £11.50

Presented by: Raymond Gubbay Ltd

KING'S COLLEGE CHOIR

Monday 21 December, 7.30pm

The world-famous Choir of King's College, Cambridge makes a welcome return with a heavenly concert of classic Christmas music supported by the Philharmonia Orchestra and conducted by Stephen Cleobury.

Tickets: £47.50- £11.50

Presented by: Raymond Gubbay Ltd

SANTA'S CHRISTMAS CRACKER

Tuesday 22 December, 2.30pm

Magical holiday music and great old-fashioned entertainment with Father Christmas and his elves and featuring the London Concert Orchestra in a concert for the whole family to enjoy.

Tickets: £38.50-_£11.50

Presented by: Raymond Gubbay Ltd

CHRISTMAS CLASSICS

Tuesday 22 December, 7.30pm

The pomp and splendour of a grand Christmas gala with the London Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra and Fanfare Trumpeters of the Band of the Welsh Guards with conductor Stephen Bell.

Tickets: £41.50-_£11.50

Presented by: Raymond Gubbay Ltd

SANTA'S CHRISTMAS CRACKER

Wednesday 23 December, 2.30pm

Programmed as Tuesday 22 December

Tickets: £38.50- £11.50

Presented by: Raymond Gubbay Ltd

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
Wednesday 23 December, 7.30pm
Christmas Eve, 2.30pm and 7.00pm
Programmed as Saturday 19 December
Tickets: £42.50- £11.50
Presented by: Raymond Gubbay Ltd

reflect - Free Exhibition Series

Free Entry when attending a performance or on the open days listed. Enter through Door 1.

Thursday 4 November- Tuesday 8 December

REFLECTING REMEMBRANCE

In support of the Festival of Remembrance and as part of the Hall's reflect series, Reflecting Remembrance is an exhibition of artwork produced by primary and secondary schools and led by the Royal Albert Hall's Learning and Participation department.

The exhibition has been created in partnership with The Royal British Legion, the Royal Hospital Chelsea and the National Army Museum to explore the realities and consequences of conflict.

In June this year, a group of teachers from schools across London had the opportunity to visit the war cemeteries and battlefields in Ypres and attend a moving Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate. The day was organised by Poppy Travel, the specialist travel arm of The Royal British Legion. The teachers then met at the National Army Museum for a follow-up creative day before returning to their schools to explore the topic further from both a History and Art perspective.

As part of the project, students have toured the Royal Hospital Chelsea and met with the Chelsea Pensioners, participated in workshops at the National Army Museum and handled artefacts from the two world wars and met with people who have survived conflict.

Free open days:

Saturday 14 November 12noon-4.00pm

Saturday 27 November 12noon -4.00pm

Presented by: Royal Albert Hall with kind support from the Man Group plc Charitable Trust