Carols by Candlelight 2025

Kickstart your festive season at Carols by Candlelight, Prostate Cancer UK’s unique take on a traditional Christmas carol concert.

What to expect

Be part of a magical evening of festive spirit as we look back on and celebrate the progress your support has made possible for men this year.

On this not-so silent night, sing along and experience the joy of uplifting carols from both gospel and traditional choirs. We’ll be captivated by readings from our wonderful celebrity guests, Baroness Floella Benjamin and Charles Dance. Laura Kerby, CEO of Prostate Cancer UK, will also reflect on the incredible strides and huge impact we’ve made together in 2025 for those living with prostate cancer.

And if you would like to, our special tribute tree will be lit to remember loved ones who are no longer with us. You’re welcome to hang your tribute bauble, which you’ll receive with your printed tickets. So bring your family and friends. Grab some mulled wine, a mince pie, and roast chestnuts as you take your seat. And get ready to make some new memories together.

You won’t want to miss this night of celebration and holiday cheer!

Meet the performers…

Baroness Floella Benjamin OM DBE DL

Floella is a Trinidad-born British actress, presenter, author, and politician celebrated for her groundbreaking contributions to children’s television and public life. Floella rose to fame as a beloved presenter of Play School and later became a tireless advocate for diversity, education, and children’s welfare. Appointed a life peer in 2010, she sits in the House of Lords as a Liberal Democrat, where she champions causes close to her heart, including social mobility and cultural representation. Warm, vibrant, and deeply committed to service, Baroness Benjamin is both a cherished cultural icon and an influential public figure.

In January 2025, Floella shared a video on X for Prostate Cancer UK, raising awareness that one in four Black men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. She encouraged people to use the charity’s risk checker to understand their chances and take action early. Her support is deeply personal, shaped by her own family’s experience with the disease, making her advocacy especially powerful.

Charles Dance OBE

Charles Dance is an acclaimed English actor, screenwriter, and film director, renowned for his commanding presence and versatility on stage and screen. He trained with the Royal Shakespeare Company and is known for portraying commanding characters, including Tywin Lannister in Game of Thrones, William Randolph Hearst in Mank, and Lord Mountbatten in The Crown. He continues to work in film and TV, with roles in The First Omen and Rumours. Known for his imposing voice and refined style, Charles has built a career spanning decades, with roles ranging from period dramas to modern thrillers.

Charles has actively supported Prostate Cancer UK through various media initiatives. In 2013, he starred in our ITV4 short film Father’s Day, which portrayed a group of men coming together to discuss their experiences with prostate cancer. He has also participated in campaigns like “Stand By Your Man,” urging men to get tested and to support each other in addressing health concerns. Charles has contributed to reducing the stigma surrounding prostate cancer and has encouraged men to take proactive steps in managing their health.

Get Gospel

Get Gospel are highly sought after both individually and as a gospel choir. Their singers have performed with some incredible artists, such as Stevie Wonder, Gorillaz, Gareth Malone and Pharrell Williams, among many others. Together, they’ve performed on BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Radio 2, Songs of Praise and BBC London and a host of other TV and radio channels.

Voce Chamber Choir

For more than 20 years, Voce Chamber Choir have earned a reputation for their outstanding performances of challenging repertoire from across the musical spectrum; from major canonical works to traditional and popular music from around the world. Lead by Suzi Digby, one of the leading commissioners of new choral music in the world.

The event is generously sponsored by the Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation.