Claire Ward (soprano), Kristiina Watt (theorbo/lute) and Miriam Nohl (cello/viola da gamba).

The Portrait Players shine a light on the female writers of 17th century Paris and the composers they inspired as well as the actresses in London who brought Purcell’s theatre songs to life.

Henry Purcell: The Plaint, From rosy bowers, and other songs
Sébastien Le Camus: Ah! Fuyons ce dangereux séjour and other songs
François Campion: J’ai juré mille fois
Honoré d’Ambruis: Le doux silence de nos bois
Michel Lambert: Laissez-moi soupirer

The Portrait Players are an all-female trio, including Durham alumna Claire Ward, whose engaging and beguiling programmes are inspired by historical characters.

£10 standard, £5 students, £1 under-18s – available soon