Spend an evening with Don Black, the celebrated English lyricist whose words have shaped decades of popular music. Best known for the Oscar-winning "Born Free" and iconic James Bond themes including "Thunderball," "Diamonds Are Forever," and "The Man with the Golden Gun," Black reflects on his extraordinary life and career in conversation with Dr Harry Brünjes.
The Old Bailey Choir will perform a selection of his greatest songs, offering a captivating blend of music and storytelling that reveals the man behind some of cinema and popular music's most memorable lyrics. The evening concludes with a Q&A session, giving the audience a chance to engage directly with one of the greatest lyricists of our era.
Guests arrive at 18:15 for a drinks reception, with the event starting promptly at 19:00 and concluding at 21:15. All proceeds benefit the Sheriffs' and Recorder's Fund (supporting London's prison leavers since 1808) and ENO Breathe. Pre-booking is essential and numbers are strictly limited.
