Legrand has composed more than two hundred film and television scores, several musicals, and made well over a hundred albums. He has won three Oscars (out of 13 nominations), five Grammys, and has been nominated for an Emmy. He was twenty-two when his first album, I Love Paris, became one of the best-selling instrumental albums ever released. He is a virtuoso jazz and classical pianist and an accomplished arranger and conductor who performs with orchestras all over the world. He studied music at the Paris Conservatoire from 1943-50 (ages 11-20), working with, among others, Nadia Boulanger, the teacher also of many other composers, including Aaron Copland and Philip Glass. Legrand graduated with top honors as both a composer and a pianist.
Featuring singing sensation Alison Moyet.
About the Theatre
George Bernard Shaw would have been proud of this theatre.
Located near the British Library, the Shaw Theatre has hosted the best. From the brash genius of the Broadway musical, to Van Morrison's dynamic fusion of Celtic and contemporary music, to Harry Connick Jr's inimitable New Orleans' jazz.
Sundays at the Shaw are home to some of London's finest classical musicians in the intimate and immediate setting which is the Shaw Theatre.
The Shaw Theatre continues its outreach into the community in association with its producers, ensuring that a new generation of theatre goers have the opportunity to share the unforgettable experience of live theatre, opera and ballet.
'We look forward to you joining us for an evening at London's Shaw Theatre' -
Brian Daniels, Chief Executive and Artistic Director
Before being completely rebuilt in 1998, the Shaw Theatre originally opened its doors in 1971 as part of the St Pancras Library. The theatre is now fully refurbished with 446 comfortable seats, all commanding an excellent view of the stage. It has two large foyers, six large dressing rooms for up to 60 people and extensive high quality backstage facilities which include a props store, workshop space and laundry facilities.
For members of the public there is disabled access, excellent cloakroom facilities and a large bar serving drinks and refreshments. The two capacious foyers make ideal exhibition spaces.
Location
The theatre is located beside the British Library, and soon to be refurbished St Pancras Station Hotel, equidistant from King's Cross and Euston Stations, which makes it one of the most accessible in London. The major redevelopments in the area, which includes the Channel Tunnel Rail Link, makes this a flourishing location. There is ample free car parking in the evenings.
Directions
The theatre forms part of the New Generation 4 Star Novotel Hotel on Euston Road next to the British Library equal distance from King's Cross and Euston underground and main line stations. Underground lines Victoria, Piccadilly, Northern, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, and Circle lines. Bus routes 10, 30, 73, 91, 205, 390 and 476.
Parking: NCP car park - Euston Station and after 6.30pm in Charlton Street and Ossulston Street.
Congestion Charge:The theatre is just outside the Congestion Charge Zone.
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