Aria After Dark: A Soprano's Soirée

Helston Old Chapel 4th Oct 2024 7:30pm

with Simone Hellier & Rico Gerber on piano

​An evening of classical soprano songs, beautiful piano music and opera arias, perfect for a delightful autumn night.

Simone Hellier studied singing at the Conservatoire in Basel Switzerland and has, since moving to Cornwall in 1998, performed in both local Opera and concert productions as well as engagements further afield in London, the Glastonbury Festival, Ireland, Dubai and even Macau.

Rico Gerber has been active in music in Cornwall for 19 years. He accompanies Mabe Ladies Choir, Stithians Ladies Choir, Newquay Singers and various soloists on a regular basis, as well as performing in his own right as pianist and organist. His compositions are available on IMSLP and Youtube. He is currently learning to play the eruh.

Flexible Ticket Prices for Performances

We understand things are challenging for many people.

​To try and make the work that Trevow Helston programmes as accessible as possible we are offering three ticket prices for the show and a free ticket draw. Please book the ticket that reflects what you can afford right now. You won't be asked any questions and your ticket options won't be shared with anyone.

​£22 Supporter Show Ticket
This ticket includes a donation to support Trevow Helston's work

£16 Just a Show Ticket
This ticket covers our core costs of the event

​£12 Helping You Show Ticket
If you can only afford this ticket right now we all understand

£0 Show Ticket Draw
If you cannot afford a ticket right now please enter our free ticket draw. Trevow Helston will give away as many tickets as we are able to and we will inform you if you have won tickets a minimum of three days before the event. To enter the ticket draw please click here

What do I need to know?

​This event will take place at the Helston Old Cemetery Chapel, Meneage Road, Helston, TR13 8BH.

There is a large pay and display car park opposite the Helston Medical Centre, Trelawney Rd, Helston TR13 8AU. This is a 5-10 minute walk away. It is possible to drop-off and pick-up immediately outside the chapel building.

​There is level access from the tarmac path into the side door of the chapel. There is space inside the chapel for wheelchairs. The seating will be on pews. If we can support you at our event in other ways please contact us on [email protected]

A small pop-up bar will be available at this event. Card payments only.

​Due to the nature of the production, latecomers cannot be admitted.

​We currently have limited facilities at our new venue. Please be aware that we will be using an accessible portaloo for this event.

Our performances may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by Trevow Helston, its sister company Cousin Jack's or the performance company at any time for evaluation, promotion or other projects. Please be aware that it is the ticket buyer's responsibility to inform members of their party that this will be happening.

Tickets are non-refundable.