Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends concert line up and how to watch online

The recent all star West End concert celebrating the life and work of Stephen Sondheim is now available to watch online.

Taking place in May at the Sondheim Theatre in London, Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends performing Sondheim’s most iconic work.

A year on from the legendary composer and lyricist’s passing, the concert aired on BBC Two in December and is now available to watch online via the BBC iPlayer here.

Produced by Cameron Mackintosh, the event aimed to not only remember Sondheim’s legacy but also raise money for the recently formed Stephen Sondheim Foundation which supports new writers.

On the cast were Michael Ball, Helena Bonham Carter, Rob Brydon, Petula Clark, Anna-Jane Casey, Rosalie Craig, Janie Dee, Judi Dench, Daniel Evans, Maria Friedman, Haydn Gwynne, Bonnie Langford, Damian Lewis, Julia Mckenzie, Julian Ovenden, Bernadette Peters, Sian Phillips, Jon Robyns, Clive Rowe, Jenna Russell, Imelda Staunton, Charlie Stemp, Gary Wilmot and Michael D. Xavier.

They were joined by a 26-piece orchestra conducted by Alfonso Casado Trigo. The concert was staged by Matthew Bourne, Maria Friedman and Stephen Mear.

Cameron Mackintosh said previously of the concert: “It is impossible to overstate the influence and contribution Stephen Sondheim has made to musical theatre, both personally and professionally. He was as great a teacher as he was an incomparable writer and the ‘Little Things’ that he did for so many people forged legions of friendships throughout his long life.

“I was lucky enough to be Steve’s friend and occasional collaborator for over 45 years since I first produced Side By Side By Sondheim at the Wyndham’s Theatre in 1976. It was a friendship full of laughter, gossip and glorious insightful camaraderie.

“Steve was so prolific and profound as a writer that it’s impossible to put together a definitive list of his greatest songs, as everyone has their own favourites, so our choice of songs will purely reflect the joy and love I have for one of the greatest Broadway Babies of all time.”