Sondheim’s OLD FRIENDS concert to be shown on TV this Christmas

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The all-star concert of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends was recorded live earlier this year and will be shown on BBC Two and iPlayer this Christmas.

Staged by Matthew Bourne, Maria Friedman and Stephen Mear, the concert features performances from Michael Ball, Helena Bonham Carter, Rob Brydon, Petula Clark, Anna-Jane Casey, Rosalie Craig, Janie Dee, Judi Dench, Daniel Evans, Maria Friedman, Haydn Gwynne, Bonnie Langford, Damian Lewis, Julia Mckenzie, Julian Ovenden, Bernadette Peters, Sian Phillips, Jon Robyns, Clive Rowe, Jenna Russell, Imelda Staunton, Charlie Stemp, Gary Wilmot and Michael D. Xavier.

Dates and times for the concert broadcast are to be announced.

Exciting news, Besties!