The price inclusive of entertainment and supper (but not drinks) is a ridiculously modest ВЈ80, but an even more modest ВЈ75 for PlayersвЂ™ Theatre Club members. 30, by which time, in anticipation of the following night, we shall have joined in a spirited rendition of Auld Lang Syne.

(Alternatives are available for non-carnivores and slimmers)ДЄfter supper we resume for the second half: guests should order their carriages for 10. The dessert is an equally traditional Sherry trifle, followed by tea or coffee and petits fours. This is no longer on the club menu: it is made specially for us. Guests assemble c 6.30 and have half an hour in the Churchill bar, ordering drinks to consume immediately or during the show.ДЄt 7.00 they take their seats at tables in the magnificent SovereignвЂ™s room (formerly the Ballroom) for the first half of the show, which runs to 8.00, when dinner is served.ДЇor the benefit of those who in the audience who can both read and sing, we will provide song-sheets to assist participation in the choruses.ДЇood is an important part of the tradition: the club chef provides a luscious Steak and Kidney pudding, served in a traditional pudding bowl with lashings of suet pastry. Bill Halson will assemble a galaxy of Music Hall artistes who will perform in the splendid SovereignвЂ™s room at the Royal Air Force club (128 Piccadilly). We are delighted to resume our traditional вЂEve of the EveвЂ™ parties.

The players club soundtrack