Music Afternoon with Los Ladrones
Thursday 12th March 2026
2.30pm (doors open at 2pm)
Stansted Park, North Entrance (PO9 6DX)
'A Princess of Kensington' (1903) and 'Merrie England' (1902) By Basil Hood & Edward German
Presented in concert version by Los Ladrones, a local vocal quintet, and Nigel Smith, piano, together with two more songs by Edward German
Edward German lived in Maida Vale near Lord’s Cricket Ground and loved to watch the cricket.
After Sullivan’s death in 1900, he was chosen by D’Oyly Carte to complete ‘The Emerald Isle’.
Two years later, again working with Basil Hood, he wrote ‘Merrie England’, followed by ‘A Princess of Kensington’ the following year.
Set in the time of Elizabeth the First, during The May Day Festival, ‘Merrie England’ was a great success and is full of great tunes, such as ‘The Yeomen of England’ and ‘The English Rose’.
‘A Princess of Kensington’ includes a quartet for four sailors and a magnificent finale.
Los Ladrones programme of concert version extracts also includes the well-known, ‘Glorious Devon’ and ‘Dream O’Day Jill’ from ‘Tom Jones’ of 1907.
Los Ladrones Vocal Quintet
Established 2013
The Los Ladrones singers are experienced amateurs in the local operatic field
Jane Marett, soprano; Irene Cooksey, mezzo; Simon Cooksey, tenor; John Butt, baritone;
Michael Powell, bass baritone
with Nigel Smith as accompanist
Geoffrey Porter has been Musical Director for several local operatic societies and both Solent Male Voice Choir and Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir.
Light refreshments will be served at the interval, kindly provided by the Friends of Stansted Park
Ticket Prices
Standard Ticket - £15
FOSP Ticket - £10
*Please use the relevant FOSP discount code when asked while booking your ticket, if you encounter any issues please contact the Estate Office*
Parking
Mansion Forecourt, North Entrance, PO9 6DX
FAQ
Q: Are dogs allowed inside Stansted House?
A: Unfortunately only assistance dogs are allowed inside Stansted House
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Q. Where can I purchase tickets?
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As long as there is still availability you will also be able to buy tickets on the door.
Q. Is there disabled car parking available?
A. Yes, car parking is on the forecourt directly in front of the House.
Q. Can I bring my carer?
A. You are welcome to bring your carer - They do not need to purchase a ticket, though please provide proof of your carer entitlement.
Q. Can I show my ticket on my smartphone/tablet rather than printing it out?
A. Yes, as long as you are able to fully download and save the ticket to the device, and open it on the screen, the scanners will be able to verify it. Please ensure that you have downloaded the document before you arrive on site, as we cannot guarantee enough coverage to do so once you arrive.
Q. I am buying tickets under my details but intend to give them to somebody as a gift – will this be ok?
A. Yes. This is no problem - we suggest adding the gift recipients name to the order but your email address in case of any issues. You will however not be able to change the email address on this order at a later date.
Accessibility
Step-free access to this event is available. Please note however that the lift is not able to accommodate some motorised wheelchairs or mobility scooters. Please contact us on enquiry@stanstedpark.co.uk or by calling 02392 412 265 (opt 5) to discuss accessibility for this event further.