Ian Shaw sings Stephen Sondheim

Friday 22nd May

Doors: 7.00pm Music: 7.30pm

Clothworkers Centenary Hall, University of Leeds

Presented by Jazz Leeds

Tickets: £20/18 plus fees in advance, £20 on the door. Student tickets £5

Join us for an unforgettable and exclusive evening as acclaimed jazz vocalist Ian Shaw brings the genius of Stephen Sondheim to life in a spellbinding concert. With his signature blend of emotional depth, wit, and vocal virtuosity, Shaw reimagines Sondheim’s iconic songs through a jazz lens – infusing them with fresh nuance while honouring their melodic, emotional and theatrical brilliance. From the aching introspection of Children Will Listen and the vocally dexterous Another Hundred People to the biting irony of Being Alive, Shaw’s interpretations are both intimate and grand, capturing the heart of Sondheim’s storytelling. Accompanied by the world-class Netherlands-based pianist, Barry Green, this performance promises rich harmonies, inventive arrangements, and moments of pure musical theatre magic.

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Venue Information

The stunning 250-seat Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall is the focal point of the university’s School of Music, accessible through the lively Clothworkers Bar. The hall was officially opened in 1976 and named the Clothworkers’ Centenary Concert Hall to acknowledge boththe Clothworkers’ Company and the centenary of the founding of the Yorkshire College of Science (later, on the grant of its charter, to become the University of Leeds).