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Despite the ever changing COVID guidelines we achieved six performances of Voices of the West End, in front of nearly 3000 people.


We cannot begin to convey our gratitude to our exceptional team of freelancers who wanted to do something incredible and positive. And we did!


Thank you to all, especially Ollie Titterington of OT Event Technicians and his incredible team who made many impossible things possible. 

Photographer: Matt Pycroft

West End stars  bring musicals to the people with a new picnic experience!

Voices of the West End does exactly what it says on the tin, music from the world’s greatest musicals performed by the greatest singers Earl Carpenter, Kerry Ellis, Katie Hall and John Owen-Jones and musicians Jennifer Whyte (Piano) and Yvonne Marie Parsons (Cello) from London’s West End, set in a safe, COVID secure and beautiful environment.

 “John Owen-Jones brings great heart, passion and a tremendous voice to the tormented Jean Valjean, who escapes from the chain-gang only to be hunted down by the remorseless policeman Javert, given a memorably sinister, doom-laden performance by Earl Carpenter. The latter’s final exit is perhaps the most spectacular in modern theatre.”
THE TELEGRAPH ★★★★

Left to right

Earl Carpenter The Phantom of the Opera, Earl Carpenter as The Phantom. Photo © Clive Barda Kerry Ellis Wicked London, Kerry Ellis as Elphaba. Photo Matt Crockett. ©WLPL Katie Hall

Les Misérables, 25th Anniversary Production, Katie Hall as Fantine. Photo Matt Murphy © Cameron Mackintosh Ltd John Owen-Jones Les Misérables, 25th Anniversary Production, John Owen-Jones as Jean Valjean. Photo Catherine Ashmore © Cameron Mackintosh Ltd


Event Manager Earl Carpenter Acting Event Manager Lizzi Briscoe Production and Technical Manager and Supplier Ollie Titterington of OT EVENT TECHNICIANS Arena Infrastructure Jonny Croston of HENSON FRANKLYN Security and Protection Patrick Briggs of PPE SECURITY (Broadlands) Security & Stewarding Jennifer Armstrong ARMSTRONG EVENT STEWARDING & SECURITY LTD (Bywell Hall) Medical Support ST JOHN'S AMBULANCE Fire Officer Rachel Fox of MAYFLOWER THEATRE Company Stage Manager Lorna Cobbold Arena Manager & Steward Supervisor Gareth Carr

Deputy Arena Manager & Steward Supervisor Helen Tully Company Manager Matt Eastaugh PR Consultant Zoe Stroud of ZESTY MARKETING

Our incredible musicians


Music Director and Accompanist Jennifer Whyte 
& Cellist Yvonne Marie Parsons.

How we did it...

EVENT INFORMATION

WHILST SOME PEOPLE MAY FIND OUR PROCEDURES MORE ARDUOUS THEN EXPECTED YOUR SAFETY IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE - If you are unwell unwell with symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) you should not attend the event. 

We are grateful for your support during this time of uncertainty.
  • SOCIAL DISTANCING

    Social distancing procedures are in place from the minute you arrive to the minute you leave our site. Please do not be put off but our MARSHALS, SECURITY & STEWARDS will be wearing PPE: Masks within the event arena and visors at the front gates.  This is for everyone’s consideration and safety.


    The event arena is significantly sized with dedicated signage and stewarding to guide you to your designated roped-pitch area. We have stewards reminding audience members of the two-metre social distancing rule while entering and to ensure exiting the arena is done in a staggered and orderly manner.


    A lack of consideration to others and non-compliancy with social distancing will not be tolerated. We have a duty of care to all our audience members and should matters not be resolved collectively the matter will be handed over to onsite security and/or police.


  • TICKETING

    Each venue has it's own box office. Terms and Conditions and booking fees do apply. It is an online booking facility ONLY. You are purchasing a 3SQM ‘roped- pitch’ (Drive-in space at Brisith Motor Museum) that can comfortably sit a maximum of 4 PEOPLE ONLY exclusively from two households or support bubbles. Please arrive in one car.


    The refunds policy for these event are held within the Terms and Conditions of each ticketing theatre and organisation. 


    COIVD-19: UKTheatre.org have recommended a COVID cut off for refunds is 24 hours prior to an event. Please check theatre T&C's.


    ADVERSE WEATHER: If a perfomrance is abandoned  once it has started then there will be NO REFUNDS.   

  • TICKETS ON ARRIVAL

    Arrive at your designated CAR PARK ENTRY where you will drive to the ticket check point with a printed copy of your ticket clearly display on your dashboard. You will NOT be able to purchase a ticket on arrival. 


    If you do not have a printer please ensure it’s viewable on your phone, iPad or tablet with your car window closed. 

  • ENTRANCE & CAR PARKING

    Your designated CAR PARK is clearly identifiable by the colour labelled on your ticket. Follow the signs: 


    Please access your car park via the correct CAR PARK ENTRY.


    Please follow the parking team’s directions and only move when directed. The site will be clearly marshalled. You will not be able to access the site car parks until 12.30pm on our matinee, 5.30pm for the Friday and Saturday evening and 4.30pm for our Sunday performance.


    No vehicles are authorised to move throughout the site whilst the event is open. Parking Spaces will be allocated on a first come first serve basis and when instructed you will walk to the event arena by following the colour coded ‘one-way’ pedestrian system.


    PLEASE - ARRIVE IN ONE CAR


  • ROPED PITCH

    Our sites consists of  spacious colour coded segments. Each segment then has a number of 3SQM roped pitches. All roped-pitches are accessible from only one entrance/exit to ensure good social distancing and traffic management throughout the event arena. Each roped-pitch is separated by 3 metres or more and limited to a maximum of 4 PEOPLE ONLY exclusively from two households or support bubbles.


    Access to your respective roped-pitch is from your designated colour coded car park and via a ‘one-way’ pedestrian system. It is clearly sign posted with stewards showing how to access the event auditorium. Observe the ‘one-way’ traffic system to the event auditorium where you will find signs relating to your segment colour marked on your ticket. Please adhere to the stewards instructions. 

  • ACCESSIBILITY

    Our aim is to provide accessibility for all, within the confines of an outdoor environment and social distancing procedures. Should you require assistance for those with mobility impairments or use a wheelchair we can arrange early access in order to drive to your pitch. PLEASE ADVISE US DIRECTLY if you require special seating or early access by email us at access@gingerboy.me.

  • RUBBISH

    In light of the global coronavirus outbreak, you are asked to take your rubbish home. If a member of our marshal, steward or security personnel see you leave your roped-pitch without taking your rubbish you will be asked to return and retrieve it. Your consideration in this matter is expected and gratefully appreciated. 

  • TOILETS

    We have toilets around the perimeter of the event arena. Single toilet units spaced 3m apart are regularly cleaned and inspected. A queuing area with 2m spaces will be marked out. Please maintain your distance from others. Hand sanitiser stations will be positioned outside the toilets (as well as inside). We do have disabled toilets. PLEASE sanitise hands both before and after entering.

  • EXIT

    At the end of the performance you will be asked to remain in your roped-pitch until instructed to exit by a steward to return to your car following the designated ‘one-way’ pedestrian system. Please be patient with us.

  • YOUR CHECK LIST

    STOP – THINK ... ARE YOU ON THE VULNERABLE LIST AS ADVISED BY PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND?


    If you are unwell with symptons of Caronavirus (COVID-19) you must not attend the event.


    Please be kind and considerate of each other and our event staff. 


    Please pay attention to notices on signs and public announcements. 


    Maintain Social Distancing AT ALL TIMES.


    Face coverings welcome.


    Bring something to sit on (blanket or picnic chair).


    In the event of bad weather the event will go ahead - Come prepared.


    The temperature can drop in the evening so please - Come prepared.


    Bring a torch.


    No naked flames, BBQ’s, gas stoves or candles.


    No tents, gazebos, parasols or pop-up structures.


    No dogs or pets (except guide dogs).


    Please leave all walkways clear to enable other audience members to move around within the arena.


    First Aiders are present at all events. If you become unwell please contact your nearest Steward.


    This is a NO SMOKING event. 


    And please TAKE YOUR RUBBISH HOME.

Enormous thanks to...

We are incredibly grateful to every member of personnel involved with this event. They've made the improbable possible. I must thank to my dear friend and mentor, Simon Garrett, who was responsible for event managing Her Majesty The Queen's 90th birthday celebrations.

OT Event Technicians - Ollie Titterington
Lizzi Briscoe
Mayflower Theatre - Michael Ockwell, Rachel Fox, Sarah Lomas, Robin Hancox, Tasha Finch and Rosie Wills
Newcastle Theatre Royal - Philip Bernays and Jo Kirby
Birmingham Hippodrome - Fiona Allan, Chilina Madon, Donna Scott, JennyWood, Chris Sudworth, Jacky Barron, Ryan Allen-Rose
Bayley Pielow and Hannah Carroll
Broadlands Estate - Lady Mountbatten and Richard Jordan-Baker, TEST VALLEY COUNTY COUNCIL Michael White and all member of the Safety Advisory Group
Bywell HallWentworth & Vanessa Beaumont, Bob Baines and Linda Blair. ARMSTRONG EVENT STEWARDING & SECURITY LTD Jennifer Armstrong NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY SHOW Judy Willis NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Darin Wilson, Lindon Dodds, David Grenfell and Philip Soderquest
Stonor Park - Rt Hon William Stonor & Mark Herbert
British Motor Museum - Emma Rawlinson, Penny Tyler, Mark Treadwell, Adrian Managhan and Andrea Bruneau STRATFORD ON AVON DISTRICT COUNCIL Helen Ashby and Kirstie Flynn WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Gemma Stainthorp
SPACE 2 GROUP Mark Hughes-Webb
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