BBC Big Band: The Cole Porter Songbook at The Stables — A Night of Cole Porter Classics
📍 Location: The Stables Theatre, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LU
📅 Date: Friday, 16 January 2026
🕒 Time: 8:00pm
🎟️ Price: £41.50
🌐 More Information: Details via The Stables
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About the Event
Experience the timeless elegance of 20th-century jazz and big-band sophistication as the UK’s celebrated BBC Big Band takes to the stage for an evening dedicated to the music of legendary composer Cole Porter. With fresh, specially arranged renditions of his greatest works — backed by full brass, rhythm section and the rich harmonies of a big band — this show celebrates the wit, charm and musical brilliance that made Porter’s songs classics.
The performance will feature guest vocalist Matt Ford, bringing Cole Porter’s iconic songs to life with style and gravitas.
What’s Happening
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🎼 Cole Porter’s greatest songs reimagined — Expect timeless classics like “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Anything Goes,” “Begin the Beguine,” “Love for Sale,” “Let’s Do It” and many more.
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🎺 Big-band swing & jazz orchestration — A full ensemble performance from the BBC Big Band, with expertly arranged horns, rhythm, and smooth vocals to match a golden-era sound.
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🌟 World-class performance calibre — The BBC Big Band is widely recognised as one of Europe’s premier jazz orchestras.
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🎶 A celebration of The Great American Songbook — Porter’s music helped define an era of songwriting; this show reinterprets those classics for modern audiences.
Why Attend?
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✅ For fans of jazz, swing, and classic song writing — An ideal evening if you appreciate timeless melodies, rich orchestration and big-band swing.
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🎯 High-quality live music — Top-tier musicianship from a renowned ensemble ensures a polished, professional concert experience.
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🪑 Perfect for a cultured night out — The Stables’ auditorium offers great acoustics and a comfortable setting for attentive listening.
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💫 Experience musical history — Hear Cole Porter’s legendary work brought to life live, in a way that honours its origins while resonating today.
