The Event

Inspired by the Grand Cafés of Europe, The Delaunay Restaurant, Counter Café and Bar – part of The Wolseley Hospitality Group including, the Ballanger, Colbert, Maison Soutine and Fischer’s – offers a selection of classic Central European dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Its grand white pillars and art deco-style windows elegantly sit at 55, Aldwych. Next door to Drury Lane and overlooking London’s Theatreland.

A perfect setting for, “The Delaunay Presents…” an evening of intimate, relaxed conversation with leading stars of stage and screen.

Each month, Tim Wapshott, theatre, film and music writer and journalist of three decades,  engages with a much-loved and respected actor, and invites them to reveal delicious titbits of thespian life while dining alongside The Delaunay’s own regular patrons. Past guests have included, Brian Cox CBE, Charles Dance, Felicity Kendal, Leslie Manville, Sir Michael Palin, Alison Steadman, Hugh Bonneville and Sir Ian McKellen.

• A full list and details of previous and forthcoming guests can be found on The Delaunay website at: The Delaunay Presents….

Production Services

From its inception in March 2022, Sound Division supplies and manages the technical production, including specific, ‘Intro & Walk Up’ music curated by Tim Wapshott for every edition of The Delaunay Presents.

The PA system comprises industry-standard d&b audiotechnik E8 compact speakers,  powered by matching D series amplification. Discreetly positioned around the room, the high-performance sound-reinforcement provides a very smooth coverage of the entire dining space.

For Tim and his guests, Sound Division provides a set of Shure Q-LXD SM87A radio mics, which run through a Yamaha QL1 digital desk.

To lend a gentle theatrical tone and enhance the atmosphere, a small number of Chauvet Well-Fit wireless uplighters are positioned around the room for lighting up interior pillars.

The Result

“The Delaunay Presents – An Evening With… is something of a monthly balancing act, combining first rate fare and service with deliciously candid revelations from the finest names in film and theatre”, says the series host, Tim Wapshott, adding, “In such a gloriously grand and spacious restaurant, the series wouldn’t work as well without the finely-balanced sound so skilfully provided by the professional team at Sound Division”.

Sound Division’s David Graham looks forward to their monthly involvement with The Delaunay Presents. “It’s as much a joy and a pleasure as it is our responsibility to ensure a successful smooth-running evening for this delightful series of events at The Delaunay. Especially, when the guests respond in such a lively manner to Tim’s engaging interviewing style”.