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Fire and Rain & American Pie
26 October 2025 @ 7.30pm to 9.30pm
About Fire & Rain & American Pie
A heartwarming musical homage to the great American singer-songwriters of the late 60s and early 70s, featuring beautiful, timeless songs from James Taylor, Carole King, Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Don Mclean, Bread, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, America, The Byrds, Mamas and Papas, Carly Simon and more!
The first-class 5-piece band will bring you classic songs from this golden era when American Folk-pop topped the charts in the UK and the US, including ‘You’ve Got a Friend’, ‘You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman’, ‘American Pie’, ‘Fire and Rain’, ‘Big Yellow Taxi’, ‘River’, ‘Starry Starry Night’, ‘Horse With No Name’, ’Mrs Robinson’, ‘Make It With You’, ‘The Boxer’, ‘California Dreaming’, ‘You’re So Vain’, ‘Woodstock’, ‘Leaving On A Jet Plane’ and more!
The show has a relaxed acoustic style, matching the spirit of Laurel Canyon, the suburb of LA where many of these artists were neighbours.
With an intimate narrative including images, the show is, at times, poignant. Sometimes amusing. Always delightful.
Produced and Hosted by Singer-guitarist Paul Wheeler (TV Director, ‘Live at the Apollo’) with Sophie Langham (West-End actress-singer and formerly Eastenders).
Reviews
“Amazing! Captures the zeitgeist of the era perfectly. A unique musical journey, and a must-see for all lovers of good music. 10/10!”
KID JENSEN, Broadcaster
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Tickets
Ticket prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy, a £1.25 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy.
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Booking information
Running time:
2 hours 0 minutes
About Kenton Theatre
Situated in the centre of Henley-on-Thames, the Kenton Theatre is the fourth-oldest working theatre in the UK and a registered charity. Seating 240, the theatre today offers a varied programme of comedy, drama, music, talks and more – as well as being available for hire.
The theatre is home to annual performances from Henley Amateur Operatic and Drama Society (HAODS), Henley Children’s Theatre, Henley Drama Festival, Henley Literary Festival, Henley Players, Henley Youth Festival, Mike Hurst, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO), Woodley Light Operatic Society, amongst others. High-profile performers at the Kenton in recent years include Michael McIntyre, Georgie Fame, Haley Mills, Chris Barber, Dara O’Briain, Diana Rigg, Russell Brand, PP Arnold and Marti Webb.
The theatre’s first production, the farce The School of Reform took place on 07 November 1805. Celebrated performers who have graced the Kenton stage over the last five decades include Celia Johnson, John Mortimer, Anthony Newley, Kate Winslet, Tom Baker, Joe Brown, Diana Dors, David Essex, Roy Hudd and Jeremy Irons.
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