Royal Albert Hall Presents O'Donnell, Last et al. in April

Royal Albert Hall announces upcoming events and performances for April 2011:

Daniel O'Donnell
Friday 1 April, 8pm

The Irish singer returns to the Hall following the release of his 30th studio album 'O Holy Night' in November 2009

Tickets: £25 - £36

PROM PRAISE
Saturday 2 April, 7.30pm

The joyful annual event returns with a massed choir and a host of popular worship leaders

Tickets: £6.50 - £37.50

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ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA GREAT CLASSICS: TCHAIKOVSKY GALA
Sunday 3 April, 3.30pm

Pianist Freddy Kempf performs a number of Tchaikovsky's best-known pieces

Tickets: £5 - £40

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JAMES LAST
Monday 11 & Tuesday 12 April, 7.30pm

The legendary big band leader is joined by his phenomenal orchestra for a pair of enchanting and uplifting shows

Tickets: £32.50 - £60
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MOUNTBATTEN FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 2011
Thursday 14 April - Saturday 16 April, 7.30pm

The annual charity event returns, featuring the Massed Bands of Her Majesty's Royal Marines

Tickets: £12 - £45

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ST GEORGE'S DAY GALA
Sunday 17 April, 3pm

Celebrate England's national day with a host of traditional and well-known English pieces

Tickets: £13.50 - £47.50

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MUSIC TO CELEBRATE A ROYAL WEDDING
Sunday 17 April, 7.30pm

As Britain prepares for a Royal Wedding, start your celebrations with great classics for a great occasion

Tickets: £13.50 - £49.50

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CHRIS DE BURGH
Monday 18 April, 7.30pm

The Lady in Red singer brings his Moonfleet Tour to the Hall

Tickets: £35 - £55

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ORQUESTA BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB ® FEATURING OMARA PORTUONDO
Tuesday 19 April, 7.30pm

The acclaimed Cuban musicians' collective are joined by original vocalist Omara Portuondo

Tickets: £22.50 - £40

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THE BRITISH PINK FLOYD SHOW
Wednesday 20 April, 8pm

Reputedly a perfect reproduction of Pink Floyd, from Syd Barrett to The Division Bell and all the classic points between

Tickets: £10 - £37.50

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John Bishop
Thursday 21 April, 8pm

Following a hugely successful 2010, the popular comedian brings his new Sunshine tour to the Hall

Tickets: £20 - £35

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MESSIAH ON GOOD FRIDAY
Friday 22 April, 2.30pm

The Royal Choral Society presents its traditional Good Friday performance of Handel's Messiah

Tickets: £12 - £35

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GURDAS MAAN
Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 April, 8pm

The Indian music pioneer's name has become synonymous with Punjabi music and this special show marks his debut at the Hall

Tickets: £35 - £130

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CITY AND COLOUR
Monday 25 April, 8pm

Alexisonfire vocalist Dallas Green's recording alias City and Colour presents this very special show following a major sold-out tour

Tickets: £20.43 - £33.19 (returns only)

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JOEY YUNG
Tuesday 26 April, 8pm

Hong Kong's top female artist and premier Cantopop singer maker her European debut

Tickets: £40 - £98

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PAUL RODGERS
Wednesday 27 April, 7.30pm

One of rock's most revered singers is joined by very special guests Joe Elliott's Down 'N' Outz for a brand new tour

Tickets: £32.50 - £50

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Tim Minchin
Thursday 28 & Friday 29 April, 7.30pm

The comedy rock superstar is back with a 55-piece Heritage orchestra for a night guaranteed to bring the house down.

Tickets: £40 - £55

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STARS IN THE ROUND
Saturday 30 April, 6.30pm

Mardi Gras productions return once again to fill the Hall with the finest young talent from across the UK

Tickets: £28 - £40

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MORE AT THE HALL

ELGAR ROOM
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JONATHAN ANSELL'S INTIMATE SUNDAY
Sunday 24 April, 2pm

The pop-opera singing sensation hosts a very special afternoon concert of acoustic performances accompanied by friends

Tickets: £25 (returns only)
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ELGAR COMEDY
Laugh out loud at our new comedy series, featuring some of the hottest names in contemporary comedy today

Thursday 28 April, 9pm - ALEX ZANE: Just One More Thing

The star of Channel 4's Rude Tube and Balls of Steel brings his stand up show to the Elgar Room, with support from Rob Beckett.

Tickets: £15
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LATE NIGHT JAZZ
Enjoy late night jazz by dynamic young artists, cocktails and fabulous food in the relaxed setting of the Elgar Room. From 10pm onwards.

Wednesday 20 April - Mishka Adams

Wednesday 27 April - Janette Mason Trio

Tickets: £12
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CLASSICAL COFFEE MORNINGS
Enjoy music by talented musicians from the Royal College of Music whilst enjoying an inclusive hot drink and pastry from 11am

Sunday 3 April - Goodman Quartet

Sunday 17 April - The Hera Quartet

Sunday 24 April - Lucinda Dalton

Tickets: £11
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CAFÉ CONSORT

IGNITE

Free lunchtime jazz and world music - just turn up and enjoy in the relaxed atmosphere of the Café from 12 noon.

Friday 1 April - Sambossa

Free Entry
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IGNITE BRUNCH
Enjoy a welcome drink, two-course brunch menu, tea or coffee and vibrant live music from 11.30am. The perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy a lazy Sunday brunch!

Sunday 24 April - Pocket Caravan
Charlie Wood Trio
Tickets: £28.50, £15 under 12s
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REFLECT - FREE EXHIBITION SERIES:

FROM POLAROIDS TO POP UPS
Monday 21 March - Monday 18 April

Inspired by a curiosity of what the stars in the music industry love to eat and drink, this series of limited edition black and white polaroids and the festival collection shot n the LoveMusicLoveFood pop up studio backstage at Oxegen, Reading and V aim to raise funds for and awareness of the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Free Open Days:

Saturday 26 March, 11am - 3pm

Sunday 27 March, 11am - 3pm

Saturday 2 April, 10am - 1pm

Free Entry

Ground floor corridor
Enter through Door 1
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A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF THE ROYAL Albert Hall
Saturday 23 April - Thursday 7 June

The Hall has partnered with the Royal Watercolour Society to commission a year in the life of the Hall through a series of paintings. Artists have been studying backstage and behind the scenes of the venue and capturing the events and audiences throughout 2010

Free Open Days:

Saturday 23 April, 11am - 3pm

Sunday 15 May, 11am - 3pm

Saturday 21 May, 11am - 3pm

Free Entry
Ground floor corridor
Enter through Door 1

TOURS

Join our entertaining guides for a journey through the fascinating history of this iconic building and experience the excitement inside one of the most famous entertainment venues in the world. For further information please call the Box Office: +44 (0)20 7589 8212 Open 7 days a week 9:00am - 9:00pm

EVENTS PREVIEW

May 2011
1 Anthems: The Concert
3 Russell Watson
5 For Dusty... A Tribute
6 Nitin Sawhney
9 Mike & The Mechanics
13 ABBAphonic
15 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Great Classics: Mahler Symphony No. 8
17-24 Eric Clapton
25 An Evening with Roger Hodgson
26-27, 29-30 & 1 June Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood
28 Zucchero
31 Richard Marx

June 2011
2 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Film Music Gala
3 Donovan
4 Salvation Army International Staff Band 120th Anniversary Celebrations
9-19 Strictly Gershwin
21-22 Michael Ball
23 Bright Eyes
25 Grand Organ Gala
26 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Great Classics: Smetana/Grieg/Orff
27 AfroCubism
28 B.B. King

For further information, please visit:http://www.royalalberthall.com

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