THIS EVENT IS PART OF PERTH FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Join Britain’s most popular soprano for a delightful evening of song and stories. Celebrating over 30 years of performance in the worlds of opera, musicals, television, radio and concerts, Lesley Garrett has enjoyed one of the most successful and idiosyncratic careers of any modern-day, classically trained soprano, winning both critical acclaim and the affection of many fans and music lovers through the breadth and diversity of her work. As well as performing on the opera and concert stage internationally, she’s played leading roles in hit stage shows from The Sound of Music to Carousel and worked with a multitude of major stars, including Michael Ball, Renee Fleming, Andrea Bocelli, Bryn Terfel and Lily Savage. A regular on ITV’s Loose Women, she also shone in the first series of Strictly Come Dancing. Accompanied by, and in conversation with, leading British pianist, Anna Tilbrook, Lesley’s behind-the-scenes anecdotes will offer a unique insight into her life on the stage. £32.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) Carers go free when accompanying the person they’re caring for.