THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK. SATURDAY 14th FEBRUARY 2026
THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK, WITH THE SARAH JANE EVELEIGH QUINTET
Join us on February 14th for an evening of some of the greatest songs ever written, performed by some of London's finest musicians. Sarah Jane Eveleigh and her band will take you on a two-hour tour of the Great American Songbook, combining immaculate musicianship with stories and humour. This is an all-seated event in the comfortable and well-equipped Nomad Theatre, with great lighting and sound, and a friendly and reasonably-priced bar. The doors and bar open at 7.00 and the show starts at 8.00. Tickets are £22 (plus booking fee). CLICK HERE to book.
PLEASE NOTE: THE WHEELCHAIR SPACES IN THE VERY FRONT ROW CAN BE BOOKED BY ANYONE, WITH OR WITHOUT A WHEELCHAIR. THEY ARE COMFORTABLE SEATS WHICH CAN BE MOVED IF REQUIRED TO ACCOMMODATE A WHEELCHAIR, OR CAN BE USED AS SEATS.
Join us on February 14th for an evening of some of the greatest songs ever written, performed by some of London's finest musicians. Sarah Jane Eveleigh and her band will take you on a two-hour tour of the Great American Songbook, combining immaculate musicianship with stories and humour. This is an all-seated event in the comfortable and well-equipped Nomad Theatre, with great lighting and sound, and a friendly and reasonably-priced bar. The doors and bar open at 7.00 and the show starts at 8.00. Tickets are £22 (plus booking fee). CLICK HERE to book.
PLEASE NOTE: THE WHEELCHAIR SPACES IN THE VERY FRONT ROW CAN BE BOOKED BY ANYONE, WITH OR WITHOUT A WHEELCHAIR. THEY ARE COMFORTABLE SEATS WHICH CAN BE MOVED IF REQUIRED TO ACCOMMODATE A WHEELCHAIR, OR CAN BE USED AS SEATS.
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WHERE BROADWAY AND HOLLYWOOD MEET TIN PAN ALLEY
The Great American Songbook is a term used to describe the greatest American popular songs, show tunes, film music and Jazz standards of the twentieth century. In other words, it's where Broadway and Hollywood meet Tin Pan Alley. Think of legendary artists like Tony Bennett, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Oscar Peterson, Frank Sinatra and Andy Williams. Songwriters like Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. And above all, classic songs like Cheek to Cheek, Fly me to the Moon, Misty, Night and Day, Over the Rainbow, Summertime and The Lady is a Tramp. In the past few years, artists such as Rod Stewart, Robbie Williams, Michael Buble, Lady Gaga and Diana Krall have recorded and performed many of these classic songs. The Great American Songbook is very much alive and well - in the UK, in the USA and, for one night only, right here in Horsley. THE SARAH JANE EVELEIGH QUINTET Sarah Jane has assembled some of London's finest musicians, each well-known and highly-respected in their own right. Sarah Jane Eveleigh - Vocals. Sarah is a vocalist & songwriter. Following a diploma in performing arts, she began working with a jazz pianist, singing songbook standards in wine bars and restaurants, before playing with function bands, Jazz bands and as a solo artist. A passionate and gifted storyteller, Sarah is widely respected for her interpretation and delivery of Great American Songbook standards. She continues to build a strong reputation as one of the most sought-after vocalists on the circuit, performing at illustrious venues in London and the South East. Until recently, Sarah lived in Horsley, where she is perhaps best-known for being the Musical Director of our local rock choir, 'Horsley Rocks', as well as her vocal coaching and workshops. Terence Collie - Piano. A pianist and composer, Terence is highly-respected on the UK Jazz scene and was awarded the 2025 MOBO Amplified Award. His recent album, Elements, succesfully juxtaposes classical music, jazz and poetry. Andrew Eveleigh - Drums. Andrew is a professional drummer and drum tutor, who has played with numerous artists and bands nationally and locally. Duncan Lamont Jnr. - Saxophone. Duncan is a saxophonist, flautist, arranger and composer. A highly-regarded artist on the London Jazz scene, he is the son of world-renowned musician, Duncan Lamont. Marianne Windham - Double Bass. Marianne is a musician, music teacher and promoter. She is founder of the Guildford Jazz Club, which has promoted more than 500 shows and raised almost £200,000 for charity. This month, she was awarded the 2025 Services to Jazz Award in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards. TO BOOK, PLEASE CLICK HERE LOCAL RESTAURANTS The following nearby establishments will all be serving food before the show. Yasmin (Indian) in Bishopmead Parade opens at 6.00, the Duke of Wellington is serving food from midday to 8.00, and Thatcher’s Bar and Restaurant is open from midday. INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHOW
Date: Saturday 14th February 2026 Location: The Nomad Theatre. Bishopmead Parade, Ockham Road South, East Horsley KT24 6RT. Timing: Doors open at 7.00. The show will start promptly at 8.00. There will be an interval. The show will finish no later than 10.15. Please note: Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in performance. Bar: The bar is open before the show, from 7.00, during the interval, and after the show until 11.00 pm. It is reasonably-priced and very friendly - we ask all our members and guests to support it, as proceeds support the theatre. Drinks may be taken into the auditorium, provided that they are in plastic glasses (available at the bar). Interval drinks can be booked in advance. Access: The theatre can be approached on foot through the archway in the middle of Bishopmead Parade shops – proceed to the end of the track. Parking: There is no public parking at the theatre. There are some parking spaces in Bishopmead Parade and a public car park in St Martins Close, opposite. Parking is available at Horsley Towers, for which thanks to DeVere. If you can, please walk or share a ride. Please park and depart with consideration to our neighbours. Disabled access: If you require reserved parking or assistance, please contact the Box Office in advance on 01483 284747. Wheelchair spaces in the theatre are available and must be booked in advance. Tickets: Advance ticket sales only. Tickets are £22 plus booking fee. There are no concessions, no refunds, no returns and no resale facility. To book, click here Please note: The band performs classic material, with taste and technical skill, at a reasonable volume. All voices and instruments are amplified. We recommend that you do not attend if you believe you may find this uncomfortable in any way. |
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This event is promoted by the HORSLEY LIVE MUSIC CLUB. We are a group of local music enthusiasts who put on regular music events in the Horsley area. Join our mailing list here. We are grateful to the brilliant NOMAD THEATRE for their support, without which this show would not be possible. We are not for profit. Everyone is a volunteer, including the bar staff and front of house team. Please be kind.