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An Audience with the “Movers & Shakers”
23 April 2025 @ 7.30pm to 9.30pm
About An Audience with the “Movers & Shakers”
In support of Parkinson’s
The Parky Podcasters are coming to Henley and recording in front of a live audience. With a wry smile, they call themselves the “Movers and Shakers.” These six have two things in common: fascinating careers in the public eye and a diagnosis of Parkinson’s.
Who Are they?
Former High Court Judge – Sir Nicholas Mostyn, businesswoman, and former journalist Gillian Lacey-Solymar, former BBC journalists – Rory Cellan-Jones and Mark Mardell, the former host and grand inquisitor of Newsnight – Jeremy Paxman, and Vicar of Dibley co-writer – Paul Mayhew-Archer.
After four successful podcast series and over 1 million downloads, they’re bringing their award-winning blend of comedic anecdotes, personal stories, intense debate, and considerate compassion for all things “Parky” to the Kenton Theatre.
Hear them share their stories from before and after diagnosis – the good, the bad, and the “embarrassing bits”. Learn how their podcast has helped others and how it has affected them personally.
If you or anyone you know has been affected by Parkinson’s, this evening aims to inform, support and entertain. With Paul’s humour and brightly optimistic determination to view their collective curse as a personal blessing, surprise local guests, and audience participation, it aims to be an event to remember.
All profits will be shared between Parkinson’s UK, Cure Parkinson’s, Spotlight YOPD, and King’s Parkinson’s Charitable Fund.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Tickets prices:
- Meet and Greet – £32.50
- Standard – £27.50
Ticket prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy, a £1.50 Booking Fee, and a 25p Community Fund Levy.
Dates & times:
Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 7.30pm
Running time:
1 hour 50 minutes, including an interval
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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