Fire and rain & american pie

FIRE AND RAIN & AMERICAN PIE. FRIDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 2025

FIRE AND RAIN & AMERICAN PIE. FRIDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 2025
We are delighted to welcome back Paul, Sophie and the band to East Horsley. They last appeared here two years ago, when they played for us at the Nomad Theatre. The two things everyone agreed afterwards were just how brilliant the show was and how we really must bring them back. Well, here they are: please make sure you don't miss the show this time.

'FIRE & RAIN & AMERICAN PIE' is a heart-warming, musical homage to the great American singer-songwriters of the late 60’s and early 70’s, featuring beautiful timeless songs from people like James Taylor, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Don Mclean, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Simon & Garfunkel, America, The Byrds, Mamas and Papas and Carly Simon.

The show features an excellent five-piece band performing classic songs from this golden era, such as: ‘You’ve got a Friend’, ‘American Pie’, ‘Fire and Rain’, ‘Big Yellow Taxi’, ‘Vincent, ‘Horse with no Name’, ’Mrs Robinson’, ‘Make it with you’, ‘Feelin’ Groovy’, ‘California Dreaming’, ‘You’re So Vain’, ‘Woodstock’ and many more! The show has a relaxed acoustic style, matching the spirit of this era, when many of these artists were neighbours in the Laurel Canyon suburb of L.A.

With an intimate nostalgic narrative including images from that time, the show is sometimes poignant, sometimes amusing, always delightful. It is produced and hosted by singer-guitarist Paul Wheeler (TV Director, ‘Live at the Apollo’ and 'Have I got News for You') with Sophie Langham (West-End actress-singer and formerly Eastenders). This is a truly excellent show - brilliantly conceived and beautifully executed. For a flavour, watch the YouTube video below - just click on the white arrow!

The Church - and bar - will be open at 7.00 and the music will start at 7.45, with an interval, finishing at 10.00. The show is fully-seated: please note that seats are unallocated. Profits from refreshments will be donated to Cherry Trees, our local children's charity.

Tickets are £22.50 (which includes a booking fee) – CLICK HERE TO BOOK.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHOW

Date. Friday 26th September 2025
Location. St Martin’s Church, Ockham Road South, East Horsley, KT24 6RL
Timings. The doors open at 7.00. The show runs from 7.45 , with an interval, and will finish no later than 10.00.
Seating. This is a fully-seated concert. Seats are not allocated, so it’s ‘free seating’ – first come, first served.
Donations Bar. There will be a bar in the Church which will be open from 7.00 until the end of the interval. You are welcome to take drinks to your seats and to return to the bar at any time. This is a 'donations bar' - there is no charge for drinks, but you are invited to make a contribution. Profits from refreshments will be donated to Cherry Trees, our local children's charity.
Tickets. Tickets are £22.50 (which includes a booking fee). Admission is by advance booking only
Conditions. Tickets can only be booked via Ticketsource – click here to book. We are unable to offer returns or refunds, there are no concessions, and there is no resale facility. There is a limit of six tickets per booker.
Parking. There is some car parking in Bishopmead Parade and a public car park in St Martins Close, opposite. Parking is also available in Horsley Towers and you can walk to the Church via the Churchyard.
Disabled access. If you are disabled and require assistance, please let us know in advance and we will do all we can to help.
Please note. Although this is an 'acoustic' performance, there will be amplified voices and instruments. It will not be loud but if you do not like amplified music, this may not be for you.

TO BOOK TICKETS, CLICK HERE

This event is promoted by the Horsley Live Music Club and St Martin’s Church. The club is a not-for-profit group of local music enthusiasts - all volunteers, who put on regular live music events in Horsley. This is the third time that the Club and the Church have collaborated to organise live music events and our partnership is a thing of great community spirit and joy.
For more information: www.horsleylivemusic.com and https://easthorsleychurch.org.uk