On a bright blue December afternoon, Riverstone became a part of the West End with electrifying entertainment from the Jersey Rollers, the acclaimed tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Maria G’s inviting interior was the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of culinary delights and classic songs performed by the dashing and wildly talented Jersey Rollers.

Julian Mercer, co-founder of Riverstone, welcomed residents and guests before introducing the festivities with an inspiring speech about the importance of fostering community, forging connections and being culturally involved in later years. Mercer highlighted Riverstone’s partnerships with London’s pillars of culture, including the English National Opera, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Glyndebourne, that enable Riverstone’s residents to live life to the fullest, at home and out about. “It is important to keep interests in later life as they turn into passions, and keep the spark going,” said Mercer.

Jersey Rollers, the acclaimed singing ensemble with cast members hot off the West End, opened with passionate renditions of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons’ biggest hits.

To the crisp falsetto notes of ‘Sherry’ and ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry,’ guests sipped on champagne and fine Italian wine. They nibbled on brie and cranberry tarts, smoked salmon blinis topped with caviar, crispy pork belly with apple gel, and tomato and burrata tartlets. The intimate production gave centre stage to vocals that met the full spectrum – every note was a nostalgic pleasure harking back to parties and romances of times gone by.

The dynamic foursome enchanted the increasingly enthusiastic audience with their entertaining crowd work. Embodying the charisma and voice of Franki Valli, one of the performers swooped into the crowd and took some very lucky guests for a romantic spin on the dancefloor to ‘My Eyes Adored You’ much to everyone else’s cheers, and envy!