Gaspard’s Christmas

iSing Silicon Valley, conducted by Shane Troll perform Christmas is Here from Gaspard’s Christmas

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‘BEST CHARITY BOOK’

— The Independent, Best Christmas Books 2022

“A Christmas classic in the making to re-read every year and with a very important theme.”

— Just Imagine Story Centre

“Few books leave a mark on your soul — this is one of them.”

— @busy_busy_learning

“Gaspard already has the feel of a classic. Zeb Soanes and James Mayhew have created something both modern and timeless. A children’s story absolutely lifting with charm and atmosphere.”

— Alexander Armstrong, Classic FM

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“Another wonderful tale of the exciting adventures of Gaspard, our urban fox friend, beautifully told and illustrated. A real treat”.

— Dame Patricia Routledge

‘‘This is a lovely story, beautifully illustrated and speaks to the hearts of all children, young and old.”

— Marin Alsop, conductor

‘‘A love letter to London.”

— BBC Music Magazine

Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Perth Concert Hall

The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

London Premiere - Queen Elizabeth Hall, London

The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

London Premiere - Queen Elizabeth Hall, London

A message from Gaspard’s illustrator, James Mayhew

London Premiere - Queen Elizabeth Hall, London

The composer, Jonathan Dove, takes a bow

The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Philharmonic Hall

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

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Gaspard’s Foxtrot and Gaspard’s Christmas are also exciting concert works, narrated live by Zeb Soanes with a thrilling orchestral score by Jonathan Dove, brought-to-life by James Mayhew’s beautiful illustrations.

Filming Gaspard’s Foxtrot with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Gaspard News

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Sep 21, 2024

A fond farewell to Cleo Sylvestre - the real ‘Honey'

Sep 21, 2024

Cleo Sylvestre, the actor who inspired the character of Honey in the Gaspard the Fox stories, has sadly died, aged 79. Zeb fondly remembers his 'Hackney Mum.'

Sep 21, 2024

Jun 29, 2023

Listen to Gaspard's Foxtrot!

Jun 29, 2023

You can now listen to the musical tale of Gaspard’s Foxtrot, read by Zeb Soanes, accompanied by Jonathan Dove’s exciting score performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra.

Jun 29, 2023

Dec 5, 2022

Christmas is Here

Dec 5, 2022

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra release the single Christmas is Here from Gaspard’s Christmas.

Dec 5, 2022

Nov 24, 2022

Review: The Tablet

Nov 24, 2022

Through a magical Christmas tale, Gaspard’s Christmas gently introduces children to the problem of homelessness.

THE TABLET

Nov 24, 2022

Nov 23, 2022

Best Charity Book 2022

Nov 23, 2022

Gaspard’s Christmas is named ‘Best Charity Book’ in The Independent’s 11 best Christmas books for children 2022

THE INDEPENDENT

Nov 23, 2022

Oct 20, 2022

Homeless charity benefits from Gaspard's Christmas

Oct 20, 2022

Inspired by J.M. Barrie’s generosity, Zeb announces that royalties from the sale of Gaspard’s Christmas will benefit St Martin-in-the-Fields homeless charity in perpetuity.

Oct 20, 2022

Jul 26, 2022

The Making of Gaspard's Foxtrot

Jul 26, 2022

A behind the scenes look at Gaspard's Foxtrot, the concert experience for school children which has been watched by over 92,000 children across Scotland.

ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA

Jul 26, 2022

Nov 2, 2021

Gaspard on BBC Radio 4's 'Brain of Britain'

Nov 2, 2021

Gaspard the Fox is a question to challenge the last four of this year's semi-finalists in BBC Radio 4’s general knowledge contest, chaired by Russell Davies.

BBC RADIO 4

Nov 2, 2021

Oct 19, 2021

Hatchards Favourite Picture Books

Oct 19, 2021

We’re delighted to be one of Hatchards of Piccadilly’s recommended picture books for half term.

HATCHARDS

Oct 19, 2021

Jun 10, 2021

4 STARS - BBC Music Magazine

Jun 10, 2021

‘A sweet tale which is as much a love letter to London as it is a nod to the Proms with lots of fascinating detail and charming illustrations by James Mayhew.’

BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE

Jun 10, 2021