The Flagrante Choir was originally formed in 2016 as a choir comprised of the South West London Bench magistrates, but we have since broadened our horizons to include members from the entire local community, creating a diverse and welcoming environment for all.
We are fortunate to have the talented Eamonn O’Dwyer as our Musical Director. His expertise not only instructs and inspires us but also shines through in the arrangements of the fantastic music we perform, ranging from classical to contemporary pieces.
Our rehearsals take place every Tuesday evening from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the prestigious Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club, located in the scenic Old Deer Park area at Twickenham Road, TW9 2SB. Each year, we operate on three distinct terms, typically spanning around 12 weeks, which helps us prepare thoroughly for our performances.
Annually, we organize two major concerts that showcase our hard work and musical growth. Notably, in 2017, we hosted a unique 'pop-up' event at the bustling Kings Cross Station, where we engaged with travelers and shared our music in a lively urban setting.
Musical Director
Eamonn O'Dwyer
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Eamonn is an award-winning composer of Caribbean-Irish descent. His work spans genres from live orchestral to electronica and contemporary musical theatre. He has worked as an instrumentalist, composer, lyricist, and sound designer in theatres worldwide.
He is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music.
An extensive list of original works marks Eamonn's musical journey. He has written music for a variety of productions, including Brief Encounter (Watermill), Lady Chatterley’s Lover (UK Tour), Twelfth Night & Henry V (Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre, York), It Never Happened (ArtsEd), Mrs Beeton Says… (Bristol Old Vic Theatre School), The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (NYMT, The Other Palace), The Comedy of Errors, Romeo & Juliet & Julius Caesar Re-imagined (RSC, Swan), Flesh & Bone (National Theatre Studio), Grimm Tales & Peter Pan (Chichester Festival Theatre), Jeeves & Wooster (Barn, Cirencester), Stones in His Pockets (Dukes, Lancaster), The Glass Menagerie (Theatre Chipping Norton). He is also a frequent musical collaborator at the Rose Theatre in Kingston, where he has written original songs and scores for Beauty & The Beast, The Snow Queen, Hansel & Gretel, The Wind in the Willows, The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe, A Christmas Carol, Tess of the d’Urbervilles & Arabian Nights.
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Happenings
Our 'Pop up' happening at
St Pancras Station,
Spring 2017. Great fun
Image taken From TV
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COMIC RELIEF 2018
One Red Nose Day and a
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In 2018 we were asked if we would like to take part in One Red Nose Day and a Wedding.
Members of the choir can be seen behind Rowan Atkinson.