A slightly unusual outing at the Union Chapel just minutes from Highbury and Islington Tube/Overground
The Spooky Men's Chorale always provides a great evenings entertainment. Seating is unreserved so SWC attendees can stick together.
The show starts at 6:30 pm so if you arrive about 5:30pm, there's a chance to grab a pre-concert bite at one of the nearby hostelries. Ones to
consider are ...
- The Famous Cock Tavern at 259 Upper Street
- The White Swan (Wetherspoons) 255/256 Upper Street
- The Hen and Chicken Theatre Bar 109 St Pauls Road, N1 2NA
There's also a range of restaurants in Upper street and a Little Waitrose in
Holloway Road should you wish to picnic in Compton Terrace Gardens. Compton
Terrace Garden is open to dusk and may be found either side of the
short road leading up to the Union Chapel where there's plenty of bench
seats)
Get your tickets at https://www.gigantic.com/the-spooky-men-s-chorale-tickets/london-union-chapel/2026-08-05-18-30
During their last gig here in 2024 they played to a packed audience with the setting sun illuminating the Rose Window above the dais. The Chorale emerged onto the right hand balcony to sing their introductory Georgian table song. As ever, stunning harmonies enhanced by the amazing acoustics at the Chapel. Reconvening on the Stage they started their first set with the Spookmeister combining a mix of thoughtfulness and silliness in his narrative. Songs included Dolly Parton's Jolene and a light-hearted "Team Building Exercise" exploring interplay in the modern workplace. The Chorale came to the two isles to sing "The sweetest kick (in the heart)" before returning to the stage with songs that included "We’ll Give it a Go", "Tee Tee Tay Tay" (references to Tina Turner and Taylor Swift), two Ukrainian folk songs and finishing with Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody and Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance with Somebody". The audience were on their feet by then and the Chorale received a rapturous standing ovation.
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