Join us for The Last Night of the Proms in the stunning grounds of Merlewood. Flag waving, traditional favourites and a joyful finale !

What to expect

Following a triumphant performance in The Maryck Theatre Garden in July, The Last Night of the Proms is now coming to Merlewood Care Home Garden in Virginia Water - a wonderful night of music and British cheer !

Welcome to The Last Night of the Proms !

Date: Sunday 23rd August 2026

Time: 17:15 GMT (British Summertime)

Location: Merlewood Care Home Virginia Water

Following this year's huge success at The Maryck Theatre garden, we are doing another The Last Night of the Proms Concert in the stunning grounds of Merlewood Care Home in Virginia Water for another unforgettable evening of music, celebration, and community spirit.

West End Star Maria Kesselman ( who played ' Christine' in Phantom of the Opera opposite Michael Crawford) will be joined by renowned soprano Mandy Watsham Dunstall ( 'Carlotta' in Phantom of the Opera) , acclaimed Welsh bass - baritone Anthony Stuart- Lloyd and International tennor Yuri Sabatini.

Set in the beautiful grounds of Merlewood , this vibrant concert brings audiences together for a joyful celebration of great music and great company.

Enjoy the rousing traditions of the Proms including Rule Britannia, Land of Hope and Glory and Jerusalem, alongside a rich programme of operatic favourites, musical theatre classics and beloved songs.

Please feel free to bring a picnic and also refreshments will be served in the innterval.

Looking forward to seeinng you for a wonderful summer evening of music, celebration and community.

TESTIMONIALS

My heartfelt thanks to you, your fellow performers and the company of volunteers for a most memorable evening of the highest caliber of entertainment, friendship and jollity. The performances from yourself and fellow vocalists was stupendous. The variety of genres wonderful. Three hours of the most glorious merriment and revelry passed too quickly. How apt that near the beginning of the second half a Spitfire passed over towards Biggin Hill. Perfect for a Proms event.

John Lansley

Thank you for such a wonderful evening last night. What an incredible array of talented performers. You had such a broad repertoire from opera to war songs and everything in between! And such enormous fun at the end with all the Last Night of the Proms favourites. Makes one proud to be British .

Looking forward very much to your next event.

Paul Aurora

What a wonderful concert. You were all amazing. Such talent. Tim and I felt so privileged to be able to help at such a fabulous event. Definitely an evening to remember. Please let us know if you need help at future events - we hope there will be many more.

Alison Bird

A great night. What would you have paid in West End with all that talent on show? Priceless.

Barrie Eden

Maria what a wonderful concert last night. The setting was perfect and the singing was outstanding.

Your effervescent personality shone through making it an absolute gem of an evening.

Well done

Heather & Roger wing

What an amazing evening Maria! An incredible achievement in

organisation alone.... but it really was first class entertainment!

Robert Cole

Maria. Just wanted to say thank you for yesterday. It was an incredible evening of singing and dancing. You are a truly incredible person and I don't just mean that musically. Can't wait for the next show at Christmas.

Alex Griffin

The night was one of deep joy.

Everyone 100% of your aidience all left feeling better people for the night where they felt loved and wanted as they watched.

Sally Smith

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