{"id":11176,"date":"2022-02-14T13:55:14","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T12:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1584239"},"modified":"2022-02-14T14:23:28","modified_gmt":"2022-02-14T13:23:28","slug":"gerry-anderson-concert-to-play-classic-tv-themes-jon-culshaw-to-host","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/gerry-anderson-concert-to-play-classic-tv-themes-jon-culshaw-to-host\/","title":{"rendered":"Gerry Anderson concert to play classic TV themes, Jon Culshaw to host"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Morgan Jeffery\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 14 February 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The work of legendary TV and film producer Gerry Anderson is to celebrated in a special one-off concert.<\/p>\n

Stand By For Action! Gerry Anderson in Concert will take place at Birmingham\u2019s Symphony Hall on Saturday 16th April 2022 and will be hosted by Jon Culshaw.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m thrilled and very honoured to be hosting this fantastic occasion; an occasion which will fill the Symphony Hall auditorium with the magic of the great Gerry Anderson,\u201d said Culshaw, who provides the voices for characters including Parker and Jeff Tracy in Anderson Entertainment\u2019s Thunderbirds audio stories.<\/p>\n

\u201cI grew up with Gerry Anderson\u2019s shows, so having the opportunity to present his work to a live audience is a real delight. Stand by for Action!\u201d<\/p>\n

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The event will see iconic soundtracks from shows including Thunderbirds, Space: 1999, Captain Scarlet and UFO<\/a> \u2013 composed variously by the likes of Barry Gray, Richard Harvey, and Crispin Merrell \u2013 performed by a full symphony orchestra and guest singers. Merrell will also perform on piano, with Harvey conducting the orchestra.<\/p>\n

It will mark the first time that this complete, career-spanning collection of film and music will have been performed live in concert.<\/p>

Jamie Anderson, son of Gerry and Director of Anderson Entertainment, said: \u201cI cannot wait for fans to enjoy this exciting, nostalgia-packed and varied evening of iconic tunes with a full video backdrop. The concert will feature exclusive footage and newly restored colour and high-definition content. This truly is an epic journey not to be missed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Presented by Anderson Entertainment and Carrot Productions, Stand By For Action! Gerry Anderson in Concert will take place at Symphony Hall on Saturday 16th April from 7:30pm.Tickets from \u00a338 are available to buy now<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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