Scenes From The Savoy - Live Performance
05 December 2025
Scenes From The Savoy – Live Performance
Experience an evening of captivating entertainment inspired by London’s first luxury hotel, The Savoy. Opened in 1889, the hotel hosted some of the era’s most celebrated painters, writers, and performers.
Talented performers Louise Winter, William Hancox, and Karen Drury bring to life the fascinating stories, characters, and moments from the Strand, illustrated with slides showcasing the hotel’s iconic history and the personalities who passed through its doors.
Performers:
Louise Winter – An internationally acclaimed singer, Louise has performed principal roles with the Royal Opera House, Scottish Opera, Opera North, and ENO. She has recorded for BBC and Hyperion Records.
William Hancox – A graduate of Cambridge, William studied with Hungarian pianist Joseph Weingarten. His career as an accompanist, soloist, and chamber musician has taken him across the UK, Europe, and the Far East, from London’s South Bank to Beijing’s Forbidden City Concert Hall.
Karen Drury – Trained at RADA, Karen has extensive theatre experience in classical and comedic roles, collaborating with Nicholas Hytner and Alan Ayckbourn. Her TV appearances include A Bit of a Do and Brookside, and her film credits include Cry Freedom and Still Life.
Experience an evening of captivating entertainment inspired by London’s first luxury hotel, The Savoy. Opened in 1889, the hotel hosted some of the era’s most celebrated painters, writers, and performers.
Talented performers Louise Winter, William Hancox, and Karen Drury bring to life the fascinating stories, characters, and moments from the Strand, illustrated with slides showcasing the hotel’s iconic history and the personalities who passed through its doors.
Performers:
Louise Winter – An internationally acclaimed singer, Louise has performed principal roles with the Royal Opera House, Scottish Opera, Opera North, and ENO. She has recorded for BBC and Hyperion Records.
William Hancox – A graduate of Cambridge, William studied with Hungarian pianist Joseph Weingarten. His career as an accompanist, soloist, and chamber musician has taken him across the UK, Europe, and the Far East, from London’s South Bank to Beijing’s Forbidden City Concert Hall.
Karen Drury – Trained at RADA, Karen has extensive theatre experience in classical and comedic roles, collaborating with Nicholas Hytner and Alan Ayckbourn. Her TV appearances include A Bit of a Do and Brookside, and her film credits include Cry Freedom and Still Life.