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the Festival on Wednesday is the uber-cool singer-songwriter Jessie J, followed by soul icon Lionel Richie on Thursday evening. Friday night sees a one-off performance celebrating the work of George Gershwin. Who got Rhythm? with the Philharmonia Orchestra, features soloists Gregory Porter and Laura Mvula, trumpeter Alison Balsom, and pianist Ji Liu. Members of Ballet Black perform a brand new choreography, specially created for the festival by Matthew Bourne protégé, Christopher Marney. Saturday features the incredible Gipsy Kings, with the welcome return of Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo. Sunday’s finale brings Spandau Ballet, one of Britain’s biggest bands, to the Floating Stage to draw 2015’s quirky and fun-loving Festival to a close. Comedy is big news with a host of
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THE GLAMOROUS HENLEY FESTIVAL A
s ever some of the greatest musical icons join the Floating Stage for a series of not-to-be- missed performances. Opening
RETURNS THIS SUMMER WITH A SERIES OF EXCLUSIVE BLACK-TIE EVENTS
The Festival (Wednesday 8th to Sunday 12th July 2015) is renowned for summer evenings of eclectic and world class entertainment on the stunning banks of the River Thames. Once through the doors, experience the magical world of art, comedy, theatre, and fine dining, with unexpected surprises at every turn.
comedians performing across the five evenings in Festival’s intimate Salon Late. Laugh out loud with the likes of funny man Mark Watson, impressionist extraordinaire, Luke Kempner, with his comedy masterpiece The Only Way is Downton and outlandish musical talent Adam Horne with his Horne Section. Comedy connoisseur Adam Kay, critically acclaimed Adam Hills and many more complete this year’s comedy programme. As ever the Roving Troupe of Entertainers will keep guests amused throughout the evening. This year the colourful group includes Crazy Pony, combining world music and acrobatics; Bakkie-Bike’s world’s smallest cinema; France’s Aquacoustic’s concert in a paddling pool; and Scubabianchi’s underwater car. Impressive Greek statues come to life as water erupts from all over their bodies, transforming them into mesmerising human fountains. A host of artistic exhibitions will be
unveiled with talented artists working live to create something new and unique each evening while eye catching urban pop art and a very special oversized four poster bed created just for the festival line the river. Pop up Dining has never been so superb, with Albert & Michel Roux Jnr heading up Roux at the Riverside plus, new to the Festival this year, Atul Kochhar and his team from Sindhu can be found in the Eastern Quarter, offering a fine dining experience with a beautiful Indian twist. Local chef Paul Clerehugh brings The Crooked Billet back for a second year running and chef Mark Hix brings his grazing Hix Fish Dog for those who just need a light snack during the evening. As the stars come out for the Henley
Festival, each evening draws to an end with a firework spectacular and show stopper finale. It’s an event full of glamour, top entertainment, fine dining and fun. For all the latest information and to book tickets visit
www.henley-festival.co.uk
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