Anna Lapwood practices on the Royal Albert Hall's Henry Willis organ late at night, often attracting celebrities. She will curate the first all-night Prom in 40 years, running from 11pm to 7am, featuring her conducting a choir, playing the organ, and various artists. Lapwood aims for an energetic experience, not a chill-out room, encouraging attendees to stay awake while providing rest areas and snacks to enhance their enjoyment.
At midnight, at least one night a week, Anna Lapwood ascends the stairs to the Royal Albert Hall's organ loft and climbs on to its bench. Safe in the knowledge that the audience for that evening's show have all dispersed, she starts playing the venue's enormous Henry Willis organ, all 10,000 pipes of it.
Next month, Lapwood will curate the first all-night Prom in over 40 years. It will be an explosion of energy. I'll be conducting a choir and playing the organ.
It’s tempting to picture this Prom, which will run from 11pm until 7am, as a giant chill-out room. Not at all, says Lapwood. I hope that no one will be asleep!
Lapwood's followers on social media, including more than 1 million on Instagram and 1.2 million on TikTok, have long wanted to witness her in this late-night environment.
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