Musicals at The Maynard: Matinee Performance | 14th November
Due to popular demand, a matinee performance has been added to the Musicals at The Maynard line up this November. Enjoy a West End cabaret experience in the heart of Derbyshire with afternoon tea.
If you’ve been looking for a truly memorable experience in the Peak District, this is it.
This November, The Maynard is hosting three evenings of live musical theatre, and has recently added a matinee performance. Enjoy cabaret dining and behind-the-scenes storytelling from performers who have spent their careers on some of the UK’s biggest stages.
It’s the kind of afternoon that doesn’t come around very often, and we’d love for you to be part of it.
Key details at a glance
Date
Saturday 14th November 2026
Arrival
2:00pm
Price
£50 per person, including an afternoon tea and the live show
Payment
Full payment required at time of booking
The performers behind the event
Tom Pearce
Derbyshire native Tom Pearce began his theatrical career with Bakewell Youth Theatre before joining the National Youth Music Theatre. Following a tour with the NYMT production of Whistle Down the Wind, Tom made his professional debut in Guys and Dolls before appearing in London productions including Les Misérables, Eyam, Privates on Parade and Children of Eden.
He also toured nationally in the revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, playing Jesus of Nazareth.
Much of Tom’s career has been spent as a session singer, providing vocals for more than 400 major motion picture soundtracks and recording with artists including Adele, Robbie Williams, Katherine Jenkins, Take That, Russell Watson and Il Divo.
Tom now runs Vocals Unlimited, supplying singers for major films, video games and recording artists, and works predominantly as a conductor. His recent credits include conducting the soundtracks for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
As the driving force behind our musical evenings at The Maynard, Tom brings together his passion for musical theatre, his wealth of industry experience and his love of sharing the stories behind the music.
Tim Walton
Tim began his career in South Africa before building an extensive West End career, appearing in original casts of Mamma Mia!, Wicked, Love Never Dies, Matilda and The Witches of Eastwick, alongside many other major productions.
More recently, Tim has appeared in Rags, A Little Night Music and Passion. Throughout 2025 and 2026, he has also appeared as Victor Garber in Titanique at Lido Paris and in the West End at the Criterion Theatre.
Sarah Eyden
We are thrilled to welcome back internationally acclaimed soprano Sarah Eyden. Sarah began her career with The Swingle Singers before becoming one of the UK’s leading session singers, with vocals featured on more than 450 film soundtracks, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Hunger Games and Pirates of the Caribbean.
She has performed at Carnegie Hall, La Scala, the Royal Albert Hall and the BBC Proms, bringing an extraordinary blend of orchestral, film, musical theatre and jazz experience.
Laura Tebbutt
Laura trained at The University of Leeds and The Royal Academy of Music, becoming an Associate in 2018.
Her theatre credits include Punch, Mrs Doubtfire, School of Rock, Les Misérables, The Wizard of Oz and Kiss Me Kate, alongside numerous West End productions and UK tours.
Her concert work includes performances at the Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Arena and The O2, as well as touring with Tim Rice. Television appearances include Britain’s Got Talent, The Royal Variety Performance and Big Night of Musicals. Her film recording credits include Cats, Cinderella, Mary Poppins Returns and Mission: Impossible – Fallout.
Sam Oladeinde
We’re delighted to welcome Sam Oladeinde to The Maynard for the first time. Sam most recently starred as Javert in the West End production of Les Misérables during its 40th Anniversary year, having previously played Aaron Burr in the original UK & Ireland tour of Hamilton and begun his career in the show’s original West End cast.
His credits also include Come From Away, The Prince of Egypt and The Book of Mormon, alongside screen work in Casualty, Doctors and Back to Black. Sam has also featured vocally on major films including Maestro, Barbie, The Little Mermaid and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
In 2025, he made his solo debut at the Royal Albert Hall during the Last Night of the Proms, performing Bohemian Rhapsody with Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen. He returned to the Proms in 2026 for Enchanted: Alan Menken’s Music for Disney.
Following the announcement of our original cast list, we’re sorry to share that Jean McGlynn is unable to perform at next month’s Musicals at the Maynard due to illness. We’re delighted to welcome West End star Laura Tebbutt to the line-up in her place.
What to expect on the afternoon
Doors open at 2pm in The Maynard’s elegant Chatsworth Suite.
From the moment you arrive at The Maynard, the atmosphere does the work. Our Chatsworth Suite is an elegant, intimate setting.
Throughout the afternoon you will be treated to live performances of some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, woven together with personal stories and theatrical banter that give a wonderful sense of warmth and energy.
Your ticket also includes an afternoon tea full of sweet treats and savoury elements. The food and the performance are part of the same experience from start to finish.
The menu
As part of your afternoon you’ll be treated to a delicious afternoon tea crafted by our kitchen team, so you can sit back, relax and let the whole experience unfold around you.
A special setting for a special afternoon
The Maynard sits in the heart of Derbyshire, surrounded by the landscapes that make the Peak District one of England’s most beloved destinations. There is something particularly charming about experiencing an afternoon like this here, in a venue that pairs beautiful surroundings with genuine warmth and hospitality.
Whether you are a lifelong lover of musical theatre or simply looking for something a little more special than your usual day out, Musicals at The Maynard is an afternoon worth making plans for.
Book early to avoid missing out
We hosted Musicals at The Maynard earlier this year and all three nights were a huge success. The November dates have already sold out and so our first matinee was added to the line up. If this sounds like your kind of afternoon, or a wonderful gift for someone who loves the theatre, it really is worth securing your seats soon!
Reserve your seat now
Our matinee performance of Musicals at The Maynard is from 2pm – 5pm on the afternoon of Saturday 14th November. Tickets are £50 per person and include afternoon tea and the full live show. Overnight packages are also available for those who want to make a real occasion of it.