Wild Britain

Music and stories

The performance includes legends and poetry recorded specially for this concert programme, including contributions from

Dame Judi Dench OBE
(numerous Academy and Golden Globe awards)
Sir Derek Jacobi
(BAFTA and Olivier Awards, I Claudius, Cyrano de Bergerac)
James Quinn
(Coronation Street, Doctor Who)
Sandra Voe
(The Bill, Midsomer Murders, Shetland)

Helping war survivors

The event is raising funds for for UK-Med (click this red link for details) supporting their vital and on-going medical work for survivors in Ukraine, Gaza and other war and disaster zones.

Where and who does this musical journey visit?

Shetland - islands of music and dance
Loch Ness - home of a famous 'critter'
Hadrian's Wall - a Roman soldier on duty
Ireland - music and natural beauty
Snowdon - the Welsh mountain in Winter
Alderley Edge - a wizard and his sleeping army
Sherwood Forest - the legend of Robin Hood
Sussex - woodland images in poetry and music
Zennor - the lure of a Cornish mermaid
Land's End - the beginning of the world

Where will the live performances be?

Plans for 2026 concert performances include a launch at the Edinburgh Fringe in August, followed by the locations visited in this musical journey. In 2027 further performances are planned in other locations around the U.K. Where possible, there will also be educational presentations in primary schools near to concert venues, free of charge. More details soon!

Fundraising details

All live performances will be ticketed, details will be available when the tour dates are confirmed.
Laurence Perkins will be giving all live performances of this concert without fee - only essential expenses are covered, the remainder will go to UK-Med. Many people who are hosting, supporting or contributing towards this concert presentation have done so without payment - a huge 'thank you' to all those who have done so!

 

FINANCIAL HELP NEEDED

I am not taking a fee for any performance of 'Wild Britain', but I need financial help to cover essential expenses for these fundraising concerts. 

If you think you might be able to help, please click HERE for details on a separate webpage. Any amount is a huge help.

Thanks ever so much!

With best wishes from Laurence