WELSH singing sensation Katherine Jenkins has teamed up with veteran actors Bill Nighy and Vanessa Redgrave for a special Christmas concert, coming to Australian cinemas this December.
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The Katherine Jenkins: Christmas Spectacular event filmed at London's Royal Albert Hall also features opera singer Sir Bryn Terfyl, Italian tenor Alberto Urso, Broadway star Marisha Wallace and the Royal Air Force Regiment Band.
The show sees 40-year-old mezzo soprano Jenkins perform seasonal favourites and carols with full nostalgic Hollywood musical glamour and wonder.
The production was given exclusive access to the historic venue and marks the 50th time she has performed there.
"Every December I perform a Christmas concert at the Royal Albert Hall; it is one of the highlights of my year," said world-famous classical crossover singer.
During the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK, however, Jenkins was unable to perform publicly. So she joined the army of musicians who decided to sing at home and sharing their music online and performed a total of 16 Saturday Night Concerts from her living room.
"Sadly, this year arts venues around the globe are facing challenges and traditional Christmas concerts and carol services are under threat.
"After the 16 concerts I gave from home during lockdown, I realised how music can bring people together so rather than leave audiences without, we took the challenge head on and made a fully-fledged feature film using the spaces of the Royal Albert Hall and camera and story-telling techniques in ways never done before," she said.
"My family, friends and I hope to bring comfort and Christmas cheer to other families and audiences around the world - whether they are together or apart. I really don't think we left anything out - we even have the Sugar Plum Fairy"
Producer Andrew Levitas said the show will appeal to fans of all ages. "Stacked with world class talent, this unprecedented film breaks the mould completely and reinvents the Christmas musical. Audiences young and old should be prepared to see something they never thought possible," he said.
Lucy Noble, Artistic and Commercial Director at the Royal Albert Hall, said: "We're delighted to welcome Katherine back to the Hall once more, accompanied by a host of very special guests.
"While we're thrilled that we can stage a season of Christmas events for audiences this year, we know that not everyone will be able to make it to the Hall. This unique Christmas celebration will bring our venue to audiences - uniting music lovers all over the world."
Katherine Jenkins: Christmas Spectacular from the Royal Albert Hall is in cinemas nationally from December 1. For more information visit katherinejenkins.film
Geraldine Cardozo
Features Editor at The Senior.
Features Editor at The Senior.
