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Sian Baldwin

Everything we know about BBC Proms: The Traitors

BBC reality show The Traitors is filmed in the Scottish Highlands and hosted by Claudia Winkleman (Cody Burridge/BBC/Studio Lambert/PA) - (PA Media)

Faithfuls, take note! Claudia Winkleman will host a matinee and evening Traitors-themed Prom which will explore the “themes of treachery and betrayal in classical music”, according to the BBC.

It will have a range of famous classical works, alongside new arrangements of some of the music from the popular psychological reality programme, which has been scored by British-Canadian composer Sam Watts.

Here is all we know:

When is BBC Proms: The Traitors?

There will be two performances of BBC Proms: The Traitors taking place on Saturday, July 26 at the Royal Albert Hall - a matinee at 3pm and an evening performance at 7.30pm.

Joining in the show is the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Chorus and a selection of guest vocalists, conducted by Karen Ní Bhroin.

What will happen in the show?

As well as classical music performances, Claudia Winkleman will be joined by some of The Traitors stars including BBC Radio 1 presenter Minah Shannon, former opera singer Linda Rands and classical music enthusiast Alexander Dragonetti live on stage.

Previous cast members will be in attendance and Proms fans will watch stand out moments from the show.

But the BBC has said to be prepared for some twists and turns, just like in the hit series.

A spokesman said: “Be prepared for banishments, deception and all the drama from the Round Table.

“The hit BBC TV series, which drew in an average audience of more than 10 million for Series 3, features a variety of classical music to punctuate the action from the Scottish Highlands castle. The Traitors Prom will playfully feature these well-known classical works from composers including Mozart, Puccini and Tchaikovsky alongside so called ‘Traitors Pop’: gothic and symphonic versions of chart tracks by artists including Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Britney Spears and The Hanging Tree, which plays a very special part in every series of The Traitors.

“The Proms Faithful will also get the chance to hear Sam Watts’s original music from the series, with the world premiere of two specially extended orchestral versions of that famous theme tune.”

How can I get tickets?

There are still tickets available direct from the Royal Albert Hall, with a restricted view seat starting at £35 and going up to better seats at £114.

The show will also be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds at 3pm on Saturday, July 26 and on BBC Radio 2 at 8pm on August 24.

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