In an exceptional exploration of one of Britain’s greatest and most enigmatic actors, Zeb Soanes brings the life of Sir Alec Guinness to stages across the UK, marking the 25th anniversary of his death.

Zeb presents Relaxing Evenings with Zeb Soanes on Classic FM, the UK’s most popular classical music station. For over 20 years he was an authoritative newsreader and reassuring voice of the Shipping Forecast on BBC Radio 4. He presents concerts with the UK’s leading orchestras and is the author of the bestselling Gaspard the Fox series of books.

Zeb performs with the UK’s leading orchestras, ensembles and choirs: narrating children’s classics such as Peter and the Wolf and technically demanding works such as Walton's Façade which he recorded to critical acclaim with John Wilson. His own books, Gaspard’s Foxtrot and Gaspard’s Christmas are also major new narrated concert works by Jonathan Dove.

Zeb created the Gaspard the Fox series, illustrated by James Mayhew, inspired by his extraordinary encounters with a real urban fox. He has also written for Country Life, The Observer and The Literary Review. His latest book, Gaspard’s Christmas which supports St Martin-in-the-Field homeless charity, was named ‘Best charity book’ by The Independent in its roundup of best Christmas books for children 2022.