A Life in Song
A celebration of lyricist Tim Rice, who reminisces in the company of Michael Grade over 40 years of hit songs. A host of stars perform some of his best-loved work on-stage at The Royal Festival Hall.
A celebration of one of our greatest musical lyricists, Tim Rice, who reminisces in the company of Michael Grade over 40 years of hit songs that conquered the world. Before each one is performed, hear the stories behind some of his best-loved work from Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Chess and The Lion King.
On the stage of The Royal Festival Hall are stars Alexander Armstrong, Gemma Arterton, Rob Brydon, Tom Chaplin, Roger Daltrey, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Cynthia Erivo, James Fox, Seth Lakeman, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Minchin, Laura Mvula, Julian Ovenden, Frances Ruffelle, Diana Vickers and Rufus Wainwright. They are accompanied by the 麻豆社 Concert Orchestra conducted by Mike Dixon.
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Music Played
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Tim Minchin
Heaven On Their Minds
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Gemma Arterton
I Don't Know How To Love Him
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Roger Daltrey
Jesus Christ Superstar
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Tom Chaplin
Can You Feel The Love Tonight?
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Seth Lakeman
Any Dream Will Do
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Alexander Armstrong
No Rhyme For Richard
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Frances Ruffelle & Cynthia Erivo
I Know Him So Well
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Cynthia Erivo
Someone Else's Story
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Julian Ovenden
The Anthem
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Rob Brydon
It's Easy For You
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Sophie Ellis鈥怋extor
Another Suitcase Another Hall
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Rufus Wainwright
Don't Cry For Me Argentina
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James Fox & Diana Vickers
A Whole New World
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Laura Mvula
Circle of Life
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Interviewed Guest | Tim Rice |
Presenter | Lord Grade |
Performer | Alexander Armstrong |
Performer | David Arnold |
Performer | Gemma Arterton |
Performer | Rob Brydon |
Performer | Roger Daltrey |
Performer | Sophie Ellis-Bextor |
Performer | Cynthia Erivo |
Performer | James Fox |
Performer | Siubhan Harrison |
Performer | Seth Lakeman |
Performer | Andrew Lloyd Webber |
Performer | Robert Lonsdale |
Performer | Tim Minchin |
Performer | Laura Mvula |
Performer | Julian Ovenden |
Performer | Clare Teal |
Performer | Frances Ruffelle |
Performer | Rufus Wainwright |
Performer | Rick Wakeman |
Performer | 麻豆社 Concert Orchestra |
Performer | Urban Voices Collective |
Music Director | Mike Dixon |