An Evening with Cheryl Forbes & Gordon Cree

An Evening with Cheryl Forbes & Gordon Cree

Ayr Arts Guild presents “An Evening with Cheryl Forbes & Gordon Cree” – a feast of songs, music, and laughter in an intimate setting, with cabaret-style seating.

Cheryl Forbes is one of Scotland’s most exciting and versatile singers. She studied in Glasgow, London, and New York with the famous soprano Marilyn Horne and the legendary Metropolitan Opera coach Frederic Camara. Born in Falkirk, she has been on stage since the tender age of eight. Cheryl has excelled in all genres of music, from classical recitals at the Edinburgh International Festival to principal soloist roles with Scottish Opera and Opera Bohemia. She has also performed oratorios with the UK’s major choral societies and made guest appearances on stage in London’s West End.

Gordon Cree is undoubtedly Scotland’s most versatile musician. Born in Ayrshire, he was classically trained in singing and piano at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland before embarking on a career that has taken him around the world. Starting as musical assistant to the legendary pianist Peggy O’Keefe, he went on to become the personal accompanist to much-loved Scottish singer Moira Anderson. His musical collaborations include working with legends such as Marilyn Horne, Marilyn Hill Smith, John Rutter, and Nicola Benedetti, as well as entertainment greats like Roy Hudd, Ken Dodd, and Anita Harris.

Gordon is also a renowned arranger, orchestrator, and conductor, with his music being performed annually at the BBC Last Night of the Proms on television and radio. Recently, his works have been played by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the BBC Concert Orchestra, the Hallé Orchestra, the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland, the Adelaide Sinfonia (Australia), and the Auckland Philharmonia (New Zealand), as well as a memorable performance of his Scottish Dances at the Musikverein in Vienna. His theatre credits are extensive and include a season headlining the 2008 summer season at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens, two sell-out seasons at the Nevele Grand Stardust Room in New York, and appearances as a favourite guest artist on The Good Old Days at Leeds’ City Varieties Music Hall. In 2019, he was honoured with the Scottish Music Hall and Variety Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Tickets available from the Gaiety Theatre Box Office: Tel: 01292 288 235



Additional Information

Disabled access
Friday 17 October 2025
7.30pm
22
Horizon Hotel, Esplanade, Ayr KA7 1DT

Map

You might also like...

Ayr
A vintage movie poster showing a woman in a red dress sitting at a table with a sinister-looking man in dark clothing and a hat. The man stares intensely at her while holding a drink. The text in the center reads: “John Barrymore in ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.’”
Thursday 30 October 2025
Doors Open 6.45pm | Screening 7.15pm
9

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Ayr
An image of a woman in a black evening gown standing in front of a brick wall holding a violin.
Friday, 31 October 2025
7.30pm
25 - £40

An Evening with Nicola Benedetti

Girvan
Poster for the Girvan & South Carrick Free Fireworks Display, showing colourful fireworks bursting in the night sky. Bold text reads: ‘Girvan & South Carrick Free Fireworks Display, Saturday 1st November
Saturday 1 November 2025
3.30 - 7pm

Girvan & South Carrick Fireworks Display

Ayr
An image of a man and woman holding hands outdoors. Photo Credit: Mark Brimacombe
Tuesday 4 November 2025
7.30pm
9

Will Finn and Rosie Calvert Folk Duo Come to Ayr Phoenix Folk Club

Ayr
A promotional poster for “Sketch in the Air.” On the left, an aerial performer hangs upside down from red aerial silks against a dark background. On the right, a musician plays an electric bass guitar. Text reads: “SKETCH In the Air – Aerial Life Drawing with Live Music (no experience necessary).” Two logos appear, one in the bottom left and one in the top right corner.
Wednesday 19 November 2025
6pm - 8pm
15 - £25

SKETCH In the Air

Troon
A promotional image advertising WinterStrom taking place 27 November - 29 November 2025.
27 - 29 November 2025
12pm - 11.30pm
From £60 per day

WinterStorm

Join our newsletter

Get the latest Destination South Ayrshire news and events delivered straight to your inbox…

Sign up for our newsletter

Get the latest Destination South Ayrshire news and events delivered straight to your inbox…

Copyright © 2025 Destination South Ayrshire. Provided by South Ayrshire Council.

Sign up for our newsletter

Get the latest Destination South Ayrshire news and events delivered straight to your inbox…