A Swinging Christmas! Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden

About A Swinging Christmas! Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden

Jazz at the Movies Presents:

A Swinging Christmas!

Chris Ingham Quintet feat. Joanna Eden

Celebrating 11 sell-out years at Ronnie Scott’s since 2012, this festive jazz entertainment is the perfect way to swing into the holidays.

Fronted by vocal mentor to Grammy-Award winner Sam Smith, Joanna Eden (“The UK’s answer to Norah Jones and Diana Krall” Time Out) and featuring the groovy sounds of the Chris Ingham Quartet (“One of the finest combos in the country” Jazz Journal), Jazz at the Movies: A Swinging Christmas gathers jazzy festive favourites as made famous by Ella, Eartha, Frank, Doris, Dean, Bing and a whole gang of cool celluloid cats and hip Hollywood chicks.

An enchanting show rich with anecdote, sophistication and swing, it was described by one audience member as “pure joy“.

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Reviews

“One of the finest combos in the country and a seriously talented vocalist…a great evening that satisfied both jazz and movie buffs. Quite a trick.”

Jazz Journal

“Seek her out.”

Michael Parkinson

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Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£22.75

Ticket prices include a £1 Restoration Levy, a £1.50 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy.

Dates & times:

Thursday 18 December 2025 at 7.30pm

Running time:

1 hour 40 minutes

Age guidance:

All Ages

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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.

Discover more about the Kenton Theatre, including travel, access and venue information.