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Bond's fire night!
3:14pm Wednesday 9th July 2008
Music on Fire!, the UK's most stunning outdoor spectacular, takes place this September in the impressive setting of the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.
Celebrating the centenary of the birth of Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond and former Sandhurst Officer Cadet, this unmissable event features guest performances from musical theatre group Teatro and acclaimed classical singer Hayley Westenra.
There is also a 100-piece orchestra, 100-voice choir, thrilling continuous firework display, magical Son et Lumiere and night time parachute drops by The Red Devils and The Black Knights.
The many well known voices narrating the show include Rowan Atkinson, Peter Bowles, Hannah Gordon, Joanna Lumley, Sir Trevor McDonald, Prunella Scales, Timothy West and Edward Woodward.
Gates open at 4pm and guests are invited to picnic on the lawn as they enjoy the show.
All proceeds will go to the Army Benevolent Fund's new fund for Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq.
September 18, 19 and 20, show commences 7.30pm, gates open at 4pm. Tickets £29 standard/ £39 premium. Discounts available for Groups, Under 16s & Army. Visit musiconfire.com 0844 8471 657.
We have 13 pairs of standard tickets (usually £29 each) to give away to the opening night performance on Thursday, September 18. For those not lucky enough to win tickets, we can offer you 25 per cent off tickets for the Opening Night on Thursday, September 18. Just call Ticketmaster on 0844 8471 657 and quote Newspaper Offer'.
To stand a chance of winning just answer the following question: Music on Fire is raising money for which charity?
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