special events
The Year at Kilworth House
There's something for everyone amongst the special events taking place at Kilworth House.
If you want to find out more about events in a specific month just click on the relevant month below.
The listing is for events planned so far but other events are still in the planning stage so please keep an eye on our website for details of new events as they are added.
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Ken Dodd’s Happiness Show at Kilworth House Theatre
WEDNESDAY 14TH JULY
Following his great success at Kilworth in the last three years Ken is delighted to be returning to our theatre for another “tattefelarius” evening of laughter and songs in a fun-filled show for all the family.
Ken is nothing less than a national treasure and with over fifty years at the top of his profession he remains the last of the great comedians from the age of variety still to be performing live. An unmissable treat.
Find out more and book online at www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk
The South at Kilworth House Theatre
THURSDAY 15TH JULY
The Beautiful South were one of the most successful bands of the 90’s with top 10 hits Little Time, Song For Whoever, Old Red Eyes is Back, 36D, Rotterdam, Don’t Marry Her and Perfect 10 amongst others. During this time the band sold 15,000,000 albums.
After a band meeting in January 2007 they decided to split but in February 2009 Dave Hemingway, Alison Wheeler and David Stead got together again with former players Damon Butcher, Gaz Birtles, Tony Robinson, and recruited Phil Barton and Steve Nutter. A great evening is in store reliving all their old hits as well as some new material.
Find out more and book online at www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk
Beyond the Barricade at Kilworth House Theatre
FRIDAY 16TH JULY
The UK’s leading musical theatre concert, featuring the best of West End and Broadway shows and starring past principal performers from the legendary hit musical, Les Misérables, comes to Kilworth House for the first time. Beyond the Barricade has delighted audiences throughout the UK and mainland Europe for more than a decade, with its exciting concert portrayal of the greatest songs in musical theatre, all performed totally live!
Recreating original songs from Miss Saigon, Blood Brothers, Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King and many others, Beyond the Barricade is the nation’s favourite musical theatre concert.
Find out more and book online at www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk
The Manfreds at Kilworth House Theatre
SATURDAY 17TH JULY
Original Manfred Mann members Paul Jones, Mike Hugg and Tom McGuinness, and former member Mike d’Abo, are joined by Rob Townsend, Marcus Cliffe and Simon Currie as the exciting new line-up of The Manfreds, featuring BOTH lead singers from the 1960’s band.
Since The Manfreds re-formed in 1991, they have been in constant demand throughout the world… understandably considering the number of top ten hits they had, not only with The Manfreds, but also individually.
Find out more and book online at www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk
Paul Merton's Impro Chums at Kilworth House Theatre
MONDAY 19TH & TUESDAY 20TH JULY
Paul Merton’s Impro Chums is hilarious entertainment featuring Paul Merton and the country’s top comedic improvisers. Each show is based on audience suggestions and is spontaneously creative and comedically delightful. Guaranteed a different show every time.
“The ad hoc action, aided by audience suggestions, constantly threw up one-off comic gems”
Bruce Dessau – Evening Standard
“These are masters of their craft and there wasn’t a dull moment... terrific fun”
Manchester Evening News
Find out more and book online at www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk
The Hollies at Kilworth House Theatre
WEDNESDAY 21ST JULY
In 2010, the Hollies will be honoured by the prestigious American Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame for their impact on the evolution of popular music.
According to the Guinness Book of Hit Singles throughout the 60’s and 70’s the Hollies had more hits than the Beatles. One of the original classic bands of the 60’s they are also one of the few to retain their status.
So don’t miss out, join us for a truly nostalgic night’s entertainment!
Find out more and book online at www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk
Adam Watkiss at Kilworth House Theatre
THURSDAY 22ND JULY
Adam is well known to Kilworth audiences – he gave the first-ever performance at our theatre in 2007 and has appeared in the highly successful Christmas shows in the Kilworth Orangery. In 2001 Leicester-born Adam was crowned the winner of the ITV talent show This Is My Moment. Later that year he was invited to perform for H.M. The Queen in the Royal Variety Performance and had two sell-out tours with his band. Adam later went on to play the narrator in the West End production of Blood Brothers.
All proceeds from this performance will be donated to The Heart of England Air Ambulance, our chosen charity for 2010.
Find out more and book online at www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Show at Kilworth House Theatre
FRIDAY 23RD JULY
This stunning new note-for-note production brings one of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s greatest landmark albums back to life in truly breathtaking fashion. Featuring some of the best musicians from the Fab Four’s home town of Liverpool, and backed by a spellbinding new light show, original big screen animations and a host of fun surprises, this show is a must for Beatles fans old and new!
The performance of Sgt. Pepper in its entirety will be followed by an hour of Beatles classics live – simply sensational.
Find out more and book online at www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk
Last Night of the Proms at Kilworth House Theatre
SATURDAY 24TH & SUNDAY 25TH JULY
Conductor: Stephen Bell
Soloists: James Cleverton and Juliette Pochin
Following great success in 2009 the London Gala Orchestra conducted by Stephen Bell makes a welcome return with some of the world’s best loved classics and two rising stars of classical music as soloists. The flag-waving proms finale will include all the Last Night favourites – Rule Britannia, Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory. An uplifting evening of classics and a fitting finale to the Live at Kilworth 2010 season.
Find out more and book online at www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk
Jazz Supper in The Orangery
SUNDAY 8TH AUGUST
Experience the elegant Jazz sounds of ‘Kilworth Jazz’ whilst you enjoy fine cuisine from our three course menu* with coffee in the splendour of our Victorian Orangery.
Then sit back and relax perhaps with a nightcap before retiring to one of our Garden Rooms and awake refreshed to join us for a full English breakfast before checking out.
Why not take a stroll around our gardens taking in the salient views and partaking in afternoon tea before heading on to the open road?
Offer is valid on 8th August 2010. Dinner and Bed & Breakfast in a Garden Room is £140.00
A supplement of £75.00 applies for a Luxury Room. *£34.00 allowance per person (wine & drinks extra).
To book please call the hotel on 01858 880058.
The Opera Show at Kilworth House Theatre
WEDNESDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER - SUNDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER
‘The Opera Show’ presents the most beautiful music ever written exquisitely performed in a spectacular and exuberant 21st century showcase. Mitch Sebastian's ravishing production is startling and fresh, with dazzling choreography animating great works of classical music. The result is an enchanted world where thrilling music is brought to life in an alluring, playful and electrifying evening that will delight opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Find out more and book online at www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk
Charity Walk
WEDNESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 10.30am
Join staff and guests for an enjoyable 5km or 10km walk around the Kilworth estate.
It’s not a race and everybody is welcome! Refreshments will be provided afterwards. Minimum £5 donation per 5km per person to the hotel’s chosen charity in 2010.
To book your place please email sue.james@kilworthhouse.co.uk or call on 01858 881830
Charity Golf Day
THURSDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER
Enjoy a great day’s golf at Kilworth Springs Golf Club followed by dinner in the Orangery in the evening. The day starts with coffee and bacon rolls before a shotgun start at 11am.
Dinner is served in the Orangery at Kilworth House Hotel at 5.30pm followed by prize giving.
Price: £250 per team of four people.
To book your place, please email sue.james@kilworthhouse.co.uk or call on 01858 881830
Ladies' Lunch - Members and their guests only
MONDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER
Throughout 2009 the Luncheon Club ladies were entertained by a number of well know famous faces, including Michael Portillo, Nicholas Owen & Anton du Beke. This year we look forward to welcoming other celebrity speakers to the Hotel.
Our Ladies Luncheon Membership is now full for 2010.
Afternoon Tea Dance
THURSDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Relive a more decorous age with the Victorian splendour of the Kilworth Orangery. The traditional afternoon tea dance is currently enjoying a revival following the success of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
There is a generous range of sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastries plus ten varieties of tea to choose from.
Live music is provided by the resident ‘Kilworth Trio’ so if the mood takes you there will be plenty of opportunity to take a twirl around the dance floor.
Price: £14.95 per person (full payment will be required at the time of booking).
To book please call the hotel on 01858 880058
Jazz Evening
THURSDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER
We look forward to welcoming ‘The Tony Webster Jazz Band’ to the Orangery throughout 2010.
Providing soothing and relaxing background music, in an unintrusive manner, the band will play on selected dates to guests dining in the Orangery during the evening.
Nothing beats live music, and with The Tony Webster Jazz Band you have the perfect accompaniment to dinner at Kilworth House Hotel. Blending saxophone and guitar, the band concentrates on the very best tunes in the jazz repertoire. Experienced entertainers, they look forward to providing a great background atmosphere to the Orangery. There will be two sessions throughout the night – and best of all there is no additional charge to our guests to enjoy the band!
We can accommodate parties of up to fifteen people on one table in the Orangery, so why not bring a few friends and make an evening of it? Tables can be booked between 7 and 9pm, guests will dine from the Orangery menu on the night.
Special accommodation rates apply, please quote JAZZ 10 when booking.
To book your table, please call the hotel on 01858 880058
Afternoon Tea Dance
THURSDAY 28TH OCTOBER 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Relive a more decorous age with the Victorian splendour of the Kilworth Orangery. The traditional afternoon tea dance is currently enjoying a revival following the success of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
There is a generous range of sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastries plus ten varieties of tea to choose from.
Live music is provided by the resident ‘Kilworth Trio’ so if the mood takes you there will be plenty of opportunity to take a twirl around the dance floor.
Price: £14.95 per person (full payment will be required at the time of booking).
To book please call the hotel on 01858 880058
Ladies' Lunch - Members and their guests only
MONDAY 22ND NOVEMBER
Throughout 2009 the Luncheon Club ladies were entertained by a number of well know famous faces, including Michael Portillo, Nicholas Owen & Anton du Beke. This year we look forward to welcoming other celebrity speakers to the Hotel.
Our Ladies Luncheon Membership is now full for 2010.
Festive Tea Dance
THURSDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Relive a more decorous age with the Victorian splendour of the Kilworth Orangery. The traditional afternoon tea dance is currently enjoying a revival following the success of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
There is a generous range of sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastries plus ten varieties of tea to choose from.
Live music is provided by the resident ‘Kilworth Trio’ so if the mood takes you there will be plenty of opportunity to take a twirl around the dance floor.
Price: £14.95 per person (full payment will be required at the time of booking).
To book please call the hotel on 01858 880058
Theatre in the Orangery - Christmas Countdown
THURSDAY 2ND, 9TH, 16TH, 23RD DECEMBER
FRIDAY 3RD, 10TH, 17TH DECEMBER SOLD OUT
SATURDAY 4TH, 11TH, 18TH DECEMBER SOLD OUT
SUNDAY 5TH, 12TH, 19TH DECEMBER SOLD OUT
MONDAY 6TH, 13TH, 20TH DECEMBER
TUESDAY 7TH, 14TH, 21ST DECEMBER
WEDNESDAY 8TH, 15TH, 22ND DECEMBER
Join us for another wonderful festive evening brimming with music, mirth and laughter to celebrate the season of good cheer in the magical setting of the candlelit Orangery.
Over three thousand guests enjoyed ‘Christmas Cheer’ in 2009 and, once again, owner Celia Mackay has written a completely new show for 2010 performed by highly talented stars of the West End stage. This winning formula of songs from musical theatre, operatic favourites and traditional Christmas music blends perfectly with plenty of laughs and a welcome dose of festive nostalgia.
Price: £50 per person (full payment will be required at the time of booking).
See the Theatre in the Orangery page for more details
To book please call the hotel on 01858 881881
Christmas Eve
FRIDAY 24TH DECEMBER
Christmas Eve tingles with excitement and anticipation. At last it’s time to slow down and enjoy the moment – time to escape to the welcoming glow of Kilworth House.
Here you can take your time over a spectacular four course meal in the company of our jazz/cocktail pianist whose repertoire of seasonal favourites brings the spirit of Christmas right to your table.
Price: £34 per person from the Seasonal Menu
Download Christmas Celebrations 2010 brochure for more details
To book please call the hotel on 01858 881881
Christmas Day
SATURDAY 25TH DECEMBER
Imagine how much more relaxed Christmas would be if no one had to do the cooking. There’s more time to enjoy the unwrapping of presents and to linger over coffee or mid-morning Champagne. And when hunger finally begins to bite, our celebratory six course Christmas lunch will create the perfect, traditional Christmas Day.
Christmas Day at Kilworth House is straight out of the story books; opulent décor, swags of greenery, fireside intimacy and thousands of twinkling lights.
The Wordsworth Restaurant may be reserved for exclusive use for parties of 15 or more. Please call the sales team at the hotel to discuss this further.
Price: Adults - £125 per person includes Champagne reception, Children under 12 - £60
Download Christmas Celebrations 2010 brochure for more details
To book please call the hotel on 01858 881881
Boxing Day in the Orangery
SUNDAY 26TH DECEMBER
On Boxing Day everyone needs a change of air and scenery – a day in the country with a brisk walk, followed by a crackling log fire and plenty of good food. Kilworth House Hotel can give you all of that.
Price: Adults - £60 per person, Children under 12 - £25
Download Christmas Celebrations 2010 brochure for more details
To book please call the hotel on 01858 881881
New Year's Eve in the Orangery
FRIDAY 31ST DECEMBER
If there’s one memory from 2010 that will linger long into the new year, it’s the carefree joy of our New Year’s Eve party. This spectacular seven course celebration of fine food and music is the unforgettably glamorous way to see in the New Year.
The evening begins with Champagne and canapés in the Lounge, before graduating to the ornate grandeur of the Orangery. There, you’ll meet your entertainer and compère for the night, Paul Martyn. Paul is an effortlessly evocative singer and saxophonist whose repertoire recalls the era of swing as easily as it breathes new life into contemporary classics.
This is one night of the year when you really won’t want to go home – especially when the walk to your room is so short, and the early morning views of the surrounding countryside are so spectacular.
So why not greet the dawn of a new year with a leisurely breakfast in the Wordsworth Restaurant?
Price: £135 per person (non-residents)
Download Christmas Celebrations 2010 brochure for more details
To book please call the hotel on 01858 881881
New Year's Day in the Orangery
SATURDAY 1ST JANUARY
Start the New Year exactly as you’d like it to continue with great food, good friends and live music. This is the cool and easy New Year’s Day lunch that sets the tone for the coming twelve months.
Meet family and friends and head for the country. We’ll be serving a four course lunch from 12.30pm. During lunch our live entertainment guarantees a mellow mood. The tempo they set rarely rises above easygoing; they’ll make sure you slip into the rhythm of the New Year from the moment you arrive.
Price: Adults - £50 per person, Children under 12 - £25
Download Christmas Celebrations 2010 brochure for more details
To book please call the hotel on 01858 881881
