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Join us for an intimate conversation with world-renowned baritone Sir Thomas Allen, to discover his journey from Durham mining town to the world’s great opera stages. A star of Covent Garden for over fifty years, Sir Thomas has sung more than fifty roles and appeared with leading orchestras across the globe. Now a local resident, he reflects on his life, career, and musical roots in conversation with Helen Sykes, exploring the artistry, humour, and humanity behind one of Britain’s most celebrated singers and storytellers.