Sold-out success Romeo and Juliet with live choir returns

After 6 years of sold out London performances, Backyard Cinema’s Romeo and Juliet featuring Some Voices choir is back for Summer 2020.

Elevating cinema taken to a whole new level, Baz Luhrmann’s much-loved 1996 film of Shakespeare’s tragic love story is screened in the perfect setting of the beautiful Union Chapel, Islington. Lit by atmospheric stained-glass windows and candles, the audience enjoy the movie on the big screen, seated on church pews. As if that wasn’t enough, Backyard Cinema add the ultimate extra – a live choir.

Bringing the soundtrack to life, Some Voices choir perform breath-taking versions of iconic tracks including Young Hearts Run Free, Kissing You and Everybody’s Free. Get a preview here:

Tickets are selling out fast for a limited run in May 2020, so don’t miss out on your chance to catch this unforgettable event. Book here: https://romeoandjuliet.seetickets.com/event/backyard-cinema-s-romeo-juliet/union-chapel/1486472

Praise for Backyard Cinema’s Romeo + Juliet featuring Some Voices choir

New Newcastle choir ready to rock in January 2020

After taking London by storm and growing to nearly 1,000 members, Some Voices are launching our first choir outside the capital in the buzzing city of Newcastle - and we can’t wait.

Rehearsals start on Tuesday 28th January 2020, 19:00 at Blackfriars @ Ouseburn and will be led by director Lea Cornthwaite known for his work with Opera North, ENO, Glyndebourne and Mind & Soul choir amongst others:

“I’m super excited to be bringing the fun vibes, great songs and exciting gigs that make up Some Voices to Tyneside. Joined with the unique spirit & energy of the North East, it’s going to be amazing!” Lea

This non-traditional choir is inclusive to all. There are no auditions, no previous experience is required and songs are learned by ear so there is no need to read music.

Each 10-week term ends with a final performance where the choir perform songs from an eclectic mix of pop, rock, folk, hip-hop, Motown and more. Each term, choir member select a charity to raise money towards, with the London December 19 show raising over £6k for youth charity The Prince’s Trust .

Musical Director and Founder, Laura Howe, is originally from Newcastle so it was the perfect choice for the choir’s new city home:

“Singing together is a great way to make friends in a big city and de-stress at the end of a busy working day. We are all about raising the roof by belting out tunes with spirit and soul, so I know Newcastle and the North East is going to be where it is at!” Laura

Some Voices are known for putting an original spin on well-known songs, with all arrangements created specially for the choir by musical directors Laura Howe - a vocal artist, choral director and composer for TV and theatre including The Southbank Centre, The 02 and many more, and Curtis Stansfield - a multi-instrumental session musician & composer who is Mika’s Musical Director and has recorded with the likes of Paolo Nutini and Natasha Bedingfield.

Some Voices have performed in a range of events from BBC’s Friday Night is Music Night , The Big Feastival , Backyard Cinema’s Romeo and Juliet , The Mighty Hoopla and many more.

Sign up for a free two-week trial here.

Some Voices raise £6k for Prince’s Trust with help of Andi Peters and Pat Sharp

In December 2019, Some Voices went back to the 90’s in style! We hit the iconic stage at London’s Troxy with three nights of soul-shaking nostalgia and some very familiar faces, all in aid of the Prince’s Trust youth charity.

Hosted by 90’s TV legends Andi Peters and Pat Sharp, our Top of Your Pops Christmas Special took the audience on a trip to a TV studio of the past. With battles raging over Christmas number 1, between girl and boy bands, and between ‘Fresh Prince’ rappers, this was no ordinary choir Christmas concert. Classic tunes from Blur to Britney, Meatloaf to The Spice Girls were performed by 500 singers and a live band in an unforgettable performance that left the crowd dancing and screaming for more.

Every term, Some Voices choir members choose a charity to support, and in Winter 2019 we chose youth charity The Prince’s Trust. The trust helps vulnerable young people who are unemployed or struggling at school to get their lives on track. Thanks to our generous audience and our choir members who also hosted a 90s quiz, we raised £6058.58 for the Prince’s Trust. We were also lucky enough to hear from young people whose lives have been transformed by being supported by the trust and we thank them for sharing their stories. Find out more about The Prince’s Trust.