The Gesualdo Six
Secret Byrd
With Fretwork, created and directed by Bill Barclay, and produced by Concert Theatre Works
Witness this extraordinary theatrical concert, which celebrates the 400-year legacy of William Byrd, one of England’s finest composers.
The Gesualdo Six collaborate with Fretwork in an immersive performance by candlelight, created and directed by Bill Barclay and produced by Concert Theatre Works. Secret Byrd was co-commissioned by Washington National Cathedral and The Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, and the original UK tour was supported by Continuo Foundation.
The Gesualdo Six collaborate with Fretwork in an immersive performance by candlelight, created and directed by Bill Barclay and produced by Concert Theatre Works. Secret Byrd was co-commissioned by Washington National Cathedral and The Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, and the original UK tour was supported by Continuo Foundation.
Smith Square Hall
Fri, 8 May 2026
Smith Square Hall, London
9:30pm
£45- ➕3 other performances
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Witness this extraordinary theatrical concert, which celebrates the 400-year legacy of William Byrd, one of England’s finest composers.
The Gesualdo Six collaborate with Fretwork in an immersive performance by candlelight, created and directed by Bill Barclay and produced by Concert Theatre Works. Secret Byrd was co-commissioned by Washington National Cathedral and The Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, and the original UK tour was supported by Continuo Foundation.
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Location
Smith Square Hall, London
Smith Square, London SW1P 3HA
Other performances
In addition to the performance listed above, this concert will also be performed as follows:
Secret Byrd
- Fri, 8 May 2026
- Smith Square Hall, London
- 6:30pm
- £45
- Smith Square Hall
Secret Byrd
- Sat, 9 May 2026
- Smith Square Hall, London
- 6:30pm
- £45
- Smith Square Hall
Secret Byrd
- Sat, 9 May 2026
- Smith Square Hall, London
- 9:30pm
- £45
- Smith Square Hall
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