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Editor’s Note It was only a few weeks ago when I was congratulating you on surviving ‘the beast from the east’. Now isn’t that hard to believe! I hope you’ve all coped with the heat in this world of weatherwhiplash. At least it already feels like we’ve had something of a summer. Since we were here last we’ve had some of the region’s best attended and most creative outdoor events including The Great Knaresborough Bed Race, the Great Yorkshire Show, 1940s Day in the Valley Gardens, and the wonderful Luminarium on The Stray, not to mention the pop-up Spiegeltent and all who sailed in her. Well, no-matter what the weather does there are still plenty of fantastic outdoor (and indoor!) events to come in this area. I urge you all to pay a visit to the superb urban beach at Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre this August, and while you’re at it Knaresborough’s excellent festival of entertainment and visual arts - or feva - is running across the town too. Unassuming Knaresborough is a town sometimes forgotten but one that makes so many hearts sing with it’s natural beauty and tight-knit, infectious community spirit. It’s the place to be this summer, and it’s the perfect destination for families, no matter what your budget and come rain or shine. Dig out those buckets and spades and have a wonderful few weeks of sand and fun. Rachel Auty
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Scrantilising! By DJ Trev
For work I eat through the meetings, drowning out terms like networking, globalisation and targets with chewing, chomping and lashings and lashings of mastication. Equally, socially my mates can pretend they’re so engrossed in their food they can’t respond with the enthusiasm I’d expect over 17 minute anecdotes about £300 Star Wars figurines. Finding a place that is good not just for a friendly chat but also for relaxed work meetings is a bonus - pro tip, I arrange for my mates to turn up after an hour so I can move things on from talking about some project we’ve been talking about for three years which is never going to fly (how hard can it be to accept no one would go to a bar that only plays the music of 2 Unlimited… Actually, pretty hard. What’s wrong with people?) Scran on John Street is the new venture from several of the faces in Harrogate’s food & drink scene, principally with Dean Sowden creating the menus. His eponymous Deano’s Restaurant burst onto the scene offering an imaginative and different style of eating. Deano’s was ideal for a quick lunch or longer evenings, with grazing boards, sharing deals and bigger dishes. Dean has now moved on to platters new - his signature style being something I’d describe as Yorkshire Tapas – although I admit I may have just lifted that straight off the menu. Sourcing local food but presenting it in unique ways, his dishes seem familiar yet exciting. New ventures are always a bold move when whatever you are already doing is working but, for me, Dean has taken what was a great idea for a restaurant and updated it so it works in a bar as well. Scran now operates as The Yorkshire Hotel Restaurant, with two separate areas offering different vibes depending on the time of day and what you’re looking for. I opened up proceedings with a smoked haddock cheese fondue affair which was as indulgent as it sounds. This would be great to share with someone but if I’m honest I’m glad my mate didn’t want to share this because, you know… This is mine.
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I love food - probably why I got asked to write this article; it works for me. Now I can justify the amount I spend on food and also meet up with friends or - less fun - work colleagues, over tasty comestibles.
After such a starter it would have been easy for the main to seem a bit bland, so I was chuffed when both my mains were great. I realise this sounds like I am taking my job as “food critic” too seriously, ordering two mains, but that’s essentially the idea of the menu. For lunch, sure, one of the Scran plates would be fine with a side, but where’s the fun in that? I was having a rare meat week so went for even more indulgence. Lamb koftas are served with halloumi fries which I paired with sicilian meatballs. I really don’t eat much red meat so, when I do, I want it perfect, which they were. Ok, it would be nice if there were a couple of healthier options on the menu, but once in a while it is good to have hand made kebabs, garlic bread, repeated cheese and oh god just writing that makes me think eating healthy the rest of the time can’t be worth it. Ok, next month I’m going to go back to the diet, but honestly, after reliving the meal I had at Scran I just want to go back there… I’ll either see you at the bar, or I’ll see you at the gym, paying for it… Dj Trev is starting Saturdays at The Foundry Project in Harrogate on 21 July, and is also bringing back the legendary (if he does say so himself) Bottom Of The Bottle for an afternoon Family Beach Party at Henshaw’s Arts & Crafts Centre, on Sunday 12 August, this being an opportunity to hear Trev play a slightly heavier set than he usually does these days, but the swearing edited out and replaced with fart noises. For the kids.
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The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival 15-23 September, The Bolton Arms, Redmire, Leyburn The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival returns this September with double the number of events and activities following the success of last year’s inaugural event. One of the new events will put a cheesy slant on the War of the Roses by holding a weeklong tasting competition pitting fromage from Yorkshire against Lancashire-produced cheeses. The Bolton Arms at Redmire near Leyburn will be asking guests to taste cheeses from each county and then vote for their favourite during the Festival which takes place between 15 and 23 September. Other plans are already well underway with more than 50 events lined up that will enable visitors to satisfy their cheese cravings while savouring some of the best beauty spots in the National Park and Nidderdale’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. While Yorkshire-produced cheese will take top billing, the vast array of locally-produced food will also be celebrated as restaurants, cafés, shops, visitor attractions and dairy
specialists hold everything from talks, demonstrations and savoury afternoon teas through to six-course gourmet tasting menus. Wensleydale Creamery at Hawes, home of Wallace and Gromit’s favourite cheese, will set the celebrations rolling with their two-day mini-Cheese Festival on 15 and 16 September, comprising 35 stalls of local produce and all-things-cheese as well as cookery demonstrations, tastings and pairings, butter making and live music. Radiating out from this hub visitors can then spend time over the coming days enjoying the delights of cheese while taking in the scenic landscape at 20 spots, stretching from Sedbergh and Bolton Castle on the northern edge of the Yorkshire Dales through to Pateley Bridge and Masham in Nidderdale. Then on 22 September, to close the whole food celebration, there’ll be a new Beer And Beef Festival at Brymor Ice Cream near Masham featuring locally-reared Dexter beef and locally-produced ales with an eclectic mix of live music and entertainment.
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‘It’s a tough time for restaurants’ Jo Straker, co-owner of William & Victoria and Carriages By Rachel Auty
Jo Straker is co-owner and director of William & Victoria (W&V) in Harrogate, an independent restaurant and wine bar owned by the Straker family since 1982. I caught up with her to find out more about W&V and the brand new addition to the business portfolio.
William & Victoria was the first wine bar to open in Harrogate back in the 80s and we still have a big emphasis on wines. We serve mostly traditional British food with a few influences from around the world. There’s a vibrant and inviting atmosphere with a friendly and efficient service provided by our team led by David, my husband. What’s your background, and how did you get involved in the restaurant business? My background is in graphic design and I worked at small design agencies before joining a marketing team at a large professional services company in Leeds, where I worked for 10 years. After starting our family, I encouraged David to take the plunge and we bought the business from his brother, Robin. This allowed me to support the business while looking after our three children. My role has been predominantly to look after the website, marketing and social media which has become an important part of building the W&V brand and getting the message out there. You’ve recently made a new acquisition - tell us about that. We had been considering some options for a new challenge and then we were approached in February to see if we would be interested in taking on Carriages in Knaresborough. We felt the two businesses had a similar ethos and would compliment each other whilst not being in direct competition. We completed on 29 July and our feet have not touched the floor since! What are your plans for Carriages - what’s the vision? The vision is to keep it as one of the most ‘go to’ eateries in Knaresborough. We want to bring
on the existing team of staff and enhance what is already a fantastic place. Carriages has a huge loyal following and we want to build on the already great reputation for offering good food in inviting and atmospheric surroundings ….. Sound familiar?
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First of all tell me about William & Victoria…
What was it about Carriages that appealed? We felt it had a similar vibe to W&V and was already established but has areas that can be improved and strengthened. It also has the best beer garden in Knaresborough! Do you have plans to continue to further grow your restaurant/bar portfolio? Never say never. It is a tough time for restaurants and local businesses with rising costs and ever increasing pressure from new restaurants opening up. Right now we need to concentrate on what we already have and making it the best it can possibly be. With so many restaurants closing in Harrogate over recent months, what do you believe is the key to the success of William & Victoria’s? Consistency is key. We listen to and care about our customers. We believe a hands on approach is important. What would your top tip be for someone starting out in the restaurant business? Don’t do it unless you’re prepared to make huge sacrifices in your personal life and work extremely hard. Describe your job in three words. That’s not enough words! I do whatever is necessary - today it was decorating - but mostly marketing, tasting and organising.
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The Wildlife & Safari Show 29-30 September, Harrogate Convention Centre On 29-30 September 2018 the Wildlife & Safari Travel Show comes to the Harrogate Convention Centre. This is where your jaw drops. Meet the change makers, the conservationists and travel companies who will excite, educate and inspire you. And, most importantly, soak up the money-can’tbuy knowledge that will ensure your next trip is the trip of a lifetime. The Wildlife & Safari Travel Show aims to be as inspiring as the destinations themselves and will be packed with amazing visitor attractions for the whole family. Have a go on the 360 VR Travel Theatre, listen to free talks, admire the Sketch For Survival display, take a selfie next to the 3D Victoria Falls feature or plan your next trip with a drink in the Elephant Gin Lounge. Let your imagination run wild at one unmissable event, where you have the opportunity to explore the incredible world of wildlife, safari and conservation travel under one roof. www.harrogateconventioncentre.co.uk
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Nidderdale Show 24 September, Bewerley Park Show Field, Pateley Bridge Nidderdale’s Big Day Out is a classic and timeless event and includes many varied events such as sheep dog trials, a dog show, show jumping, livestock classes, cookery demonstrations, trade stands and an exhibition cricket match. Pateley Show, as the Nidderdale Show is affectionately known, is a traditional Dales agricultural show where visitors can browse a wonderful display of the finest livestock, produce and crafts that the Dales have to offer. Delicious food and drink are available around the show ground and a fun fair takes place up to showday from the preceding Thursday. The Annual Nidderdale Show, held in the picturesque surrounds of Bewerley Park, Pateley Bridge, is one of the county’s foremost agricultural shows. It regularly attracts crowds of 17,000 and traditionally marks the end of the agricultural show season. Free parking and a shuttle service is provided from nearby fields in the village of Bewerley. www.nidderdaleshow.co.uk
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Sea Creatures 27 October, Harrogate Convention Centre A record-breaking 6.2m long baby Minke Whale, a Great White shark and octopus will ‘swim’ into Harrogate this autumn. The European premiere tour of Sea Creatures opens on 27 October at Harrogate Convention Centre, the only English stop outside of London, with tickets now on sale. Using the plastination process made famous by Dr Gunther von Hagens, the exhibition will feature around 50 life-size ethically sourced creatures, including a baleen whale, whale shark, great white shark, octopus and more. It also features the colossal Hai Hai the baby minke whale, the first marine mammal to undergo the complex plastination process which sees experts replace fluids and soluble fats with a special resin to preserve the body and organs. Naz Kabir, managing director of Culture Event Creative, is bringing the exhibition to Europe for the first time after a sell-out tour of USA and Canada. It has also attracted the backing of the Scottish Association for Maritime Science (SAMS) and will aim to reduce the amount of associated plastic where possible to back the drive to reduce
plastics pollution in our oceans. He said: “I’m delighted we’re bringing this to Yorkshire as the first place in England outside of London, and the Harrogate Convention centre is the perfect location for this very unique, educational and entertaining experience. “Plastination is still a relatively new process. It gives us the opportunity to see these fullsize creatures up close and personal and it’s something really special. “It’s not every day you get to stand in front of a great white or a baleen whale. And our very own Hai Hai – meaning Sea Sea in Chinese – is incredible. “We hope families come and experience this. There’s a sense of wonder and education, meaning it appeals to adults and kids. The additional interactive and digital exhibits within the exhibition will also help capture the imagination.” Alongside the full-bodied exhibits, there will also be several plastinated body parts, ranging from kidneys to eye balls. www.harrogateconventioncentre.co.uk
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Summer hols in Harrogate by Kayti Mewis (Harrogate Mumbler) There is so much going on over the summer for families spending time in Harrogate you’ll be spoilt for choice. Whatever the weather, Harrogate has it covered! For those sunny days the beautiful Valley Gardens is a great outdoor space ideal for family picnics. It has an amazing children’s play area, including a paddling pool that’s open all summer, a skate park and crazy golf course. Check out the Summer Band concerts held every Sunday from 2pm-4pm, on throughout the whole of June and July. A great choice for all the family is a trip to RHS Garden Harlow Carr. It covers over 68 acres, with a wide variety of growing landscapes and plenty of play areas for children. On throughout the summer (21 July – 2 Sept) is the Jurassic Discovery. Families can embark on a Jurassic journey around the garden on a daily basis. For the budding palaeontologists there’s the chance to dress up as explorers and take part in a fossil dig! With Betty’s Café, Tea Room and shop all on site you’re spoilt for choice, whether it’s a full sit down meal, a light lunch or a sweet snack. A big hit with Harrogate Mumbler is a day out to Birchfield Ice Cream Farm. They have some great outdoor play areas with plenty of picnic spots where you can enjoy the stunning views over Nidderdale – an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There’s PYO strawberries and the Maize Maze to enjoy over the summer. Of course, no trip here is complete without trying their luxury ice cream.
Harrogate is pretty landlocked, taking over an hour to get to the coast. But fear not – a short trip to Henshaws Arts and Crafts centre in Knaresborough will get you your beach fix. The Urban Beach Opening Party is being held from 1pm on Sunday 6 August, and the beach will be open until 27 August. It’s a great day out with lots going on and all for free. Knaresborough also hold the annual FEVA (Festival of Entertainment and Visual Art) festival from 10-19 August. Our top pick would have to be the picnic in the park on Saturday 18 August. Whilst you’re in Knaresborough check out England’s oldest visitor attraction – Mother Shipton’s. If the weather isn’t on your side, head over to Goose. An innovative play space that focuses on exploratory and imaginative play, Goose’s reading pods, big blue blocks and slides are all a big hit with kids. The Goose dining room is located in the middle of all the play areas, so your little ones are never out of sight. The food here is delicious, with a huge selection of yummy cakes. If you find yourself here on a rainy day, check out Everyman Cinema too. Our final top tip from Harrogate Mumbler has to be the Press Family Sunday held at York Racecourse on Sunday 19 September. Under 18s go free, and there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained – rumour has it Chase from Paw Patrol will be there this year!
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A Great Escape to Fountains Abbey… By Polly Bennett, Little Vikings - visit little-vikings.co.uk
It’s that time of year when lots of families are frantically packing, keeping their fingers crossed that the little one’s new passport arrives in time and jetting off, exhausted, to warmer climes. While we can understand the allure of a change of scene and the hope of non-stop sunshine, we’re staying put and having a very Yorkshire summer with our children. One place we’re going to be returning to is Fountains Abbey and Studley Grange, a World Heritage Site just outside Ripon, and here’s why.
Getting there Just 20 minutes away from Harrogate, Fountains Abbey is within easy reach. On the advice of the lovely people at the estate, we parked at Studley Royal (follow signs for the village of Studley Roger), which was a great tip. We spotted deer as we drove through the deer park and parked up next to the lovely waterfront cafe so we could dose up on much needed caffeine. What we did Entering at Studley Royal meant that we avoided getting stuck in the play area for
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an hour, which is what always happens when we park at the main entrance. Instead we pottered through the water gardens and enjoyed spotting the outdoor artworks, part of Folly!, Fountains’ new exhibition - pick up a trail map at the entrance. The children were intrigued by them all, but in particular The Cloud, a huge, cloud-like piece designed by an 11-year-old competition winner. They loved listening to the water sounds at The Listening Tower and looking at their own reflection
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(of course) in The Gazing Ball. The huge parrot-like tower Polly has a camera obscura inside which projects views of the water garden back inside it as you turn the handle inside. Culture ticked off, we found a nice spot for a picnic and tried to eat it while being entertained by a very persistent duck and its very hungry friends. We’ve had picnics in lots of lovely places, but we’d give the water garden ten out of ten for prettiness. From there it was onto the ruins, which are incredible sight whether you’re seeing them for the first time or you’ve visited before. It’s a great place to explore and learn about how the monks lived, and it’s a good spot for a game of hide and seek, too. After a quick drink at the Fountains Mill cafe we explored the mill itself - there’s a short video, a couple of hands-on activities and the chance to watch the big water mill turning - before heading up the hill to the play area. We couldn’t resist popping our heads into Swanley Grange on the way there, where we learnt about the abbey’s connection with the wool industry and tried our hands at weaving. The lure of the play area called, and the children soon found themselves climbing, balancing and playing to their heart’s content.
There’s something for all ages in the playground, from swings for little ones to a zip wire for older kids. We could easily have spent an hour there if low energy levels weren’t calling out for an ice cream. We ended our trip at the main visitor centre (Mr Viking kindly drove our car round from Studley Royal to save tired legs - what a hero) where we rewarded our efforts with delicious ice cream all round. Food and drink This is ideal picnicking territory, but there are plenty of food and drink options if you don’t want to take your own. There’s a restaurant at the main visitor centre and a cafe at Studley Royal and Fountains Mill. Good to know Fountains Abbey is a short drive from Brimham Rocks, another of our favourite places to let the children roam free, so you could combine a visit to both. Entry to Brimham Rocks is free, just pay to park. Folly! runs at Fountains Abbey until Sunday 4 November 2018. Entry to and parking for Fountains Abbey is free for National Trust members. Fountains Abbey, Fountains, Ripon HG4 3DY www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountainsabbey
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Film Review with Henry Thompson Documentary and drama filmmaker Spike Lee has a filmography spanning some thirty years. From dramas like Do the Right Thing (1989) and Malcolm X (1992) to documentaries like When The Levees Broke (2006) Lee has regularly sought to explore issues of race and poverty in the US. In his latest film BlacKkKlansman - Lee uses a comedy-drama structure to recount the true story of an African-American police officer (Ron Stallworth) who successfully infiltrated the KKK in 1970s Colorado. John David Washington and Adam Driver take the lead roles in a very watchable film. By contrast, Paraguayan writer-director Marcelo Martinessi is at the very beginning of his career. His first full length production The Heiresses (2018), which prospered at the Berlin Film Festival in February, will only get limited exposure in UK cinemas this August. Travel wherever you can to see this fabulously constructed and shot story about two older women dealing with the changes in their relationship brought about by financial hardship. If you’re interested in what Hollywood is up to at the moment that doesn’t involve comic-book characters then perhaps The Negotiator (2018) may be worth a look. Even in Hollywood’s better efforts to engage with the politics of the Middle East - think Body of Lies (2008) directed by Ridley Scott, and Green Zone (2010) directed by Paul Greengrass - the contextual
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detail about the region is often sketchy. The Negotiator (originally released in the US as Beirut), set in 1982 during the Lebanese Civil War, has some similar weaknesses but as with the aforementioned productions, it has the input of a notable contributor - the screenplay is by Tony Gilroy (Michael Clayton, the Bourne films,1-4. With Gilroy’s writing, director Brad Anderson, who has worked on episodes of The Wire and Boardwalk Empire, gives this story sufficient zip to lift it above the admittedly low bar that Hollywood has set for itself when it comes to political thrillers. In September fans of Isabelle Huppert can catch up with her appearance as herself in Reinventing Marvin (Marvin ou la belle éducation) which gets its UK release almost a year after its French release. Directed by Anne Fontaine, the film relates the coming of age and coming out of a young gay man in rural France. September also marks the twentieth anniversary re-release of the Coen Brothers’ The Big Lebowski. If by some misfortune you are not already acquainted with Jeff Bridges’ performance as The Dude then don’t miss this chance! And finally, Harrogate Film Society’s 201819 season begins on 10 September with a screening of Andrew Haigh’s Lean On Pete. Henry Thompson is Research Fellow in film at the University of Manchester. His acclaimed book on American film director Oliver Stone, co-authored with Ian Scott, was released
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Summer Nights Outdoor Film Festival 2018 13, 14 & 15 September, 1.30pm RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate Presented by QUAD on a twelve metre screen, the festival offers the chance to enjoy a unique open air cinematic experience at stunning heritage venues. Films for 2018 include the recent best-selling musical The Greatest Showman, classic musical Grease and 2017’s hit live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast.
Harrogate Film Festival Presents An Evening with Richard E Grant 2 September, Royal Hall, Harrogate Acclaimed British actor, screenwriter and director, Richard E Grant, is to play a special one-off event for Harrogate Film Festival before the 2019 edition is launched. Grant has starred in screen epics such as the recent BAFTA winning Logan, Withnail and I, Bram Stoker’s Dracula and as a cameo role in Game of Thrones. An Evening With Richard E Grant will explore his successful career in film and be conducted by multi-award-winning writer, bestselling author and broadcaster, Andrew Collins, who will be interviewing Grant. Collins is Film Editor of The Radio Times and hosted this year’s Sky Movies Oscar Nominations show. With special permission given, there will also be a live audience Q/A with the man himself. You don’t want to miss this glitzy event with one of Britain’s finest actors – a must see and once in a lifetime opportunity.
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International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival 8 - 27 August, Royal Hall, Harrogate For twenty-five years the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival has attracted a world-wide audience to its annual jamboree and this Silver Anniversary year is no exception. Almost one hundred Canadian performers and supporters are flying all the way from British Columbia to Harrogate with a performance of The Gondoliers, and America’s oldest G&S Society, the Savoy Company from Philadelphia, are returning to Harrogate with a performance of Iolanthe. Each group will spend almost a week in the town enjoying the Festival and the sights and sounds of Harrogate and North Yorkshire. An undoubted highlight of the G&S Festival in Harrogate is the Festival’s own professional National Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company which this year will present five brand new productions – The Pirates of Penzance, Ruddigore, Iolanthe, Trial by Jury and The Sorcerer during its three-week run in Harrogate’s Royal Hall. The company presents nothing but Gilbert and Sullivan and enjoys five-star reviews from national theatre critics. Unlike many of the national opera companies it receives no public funding support and has to stand very much on its own. The company is, however, gaining an outstanding reputation and will tour the UK following its appearance in Harrogate in August. A jam-packed daytime fringe programme gives ten British universities the opportunity
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to bring their own full-scale production to Harrogate Theatre for the special UNIFest competition. A four-day conference entitled The Magic Of Gilbert and Sullivan will feature thirty speakers travelling to Harrogate from Australia, America, Canada, Russia, Germany, Switzerland and the length and breadth of the UK with presentations on the life and times of England’s most famous theatrical partnership. But the international element of the Festival doesn’t stop there. This year’s Festival Youth Production of The Sorcerer has a cast of youngsters from around the UK, America and Europe and the very popular Bus Pass Opera for the over 60s is attracting one 92-year-old participant flying all the way from New Zealand just to appear in their production of The Yeomen of The Guard. Approximately 2000 people will perform on stage or backstage at this year’s Festival – the biggest celebration of Gilbert and Sullivan that the world has ever seen. Known around the world for being simply the friendliest and happiest Festival there is, this celebration of 25 years of Sir Arthur Sullivan’s glorious music and W S Gilbert’s razor-sharp, witty dialogue – as relevant today as it was all those years ago – should be on everyone’s must-see list this summer. www.gsfestivals.org
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Theatre Review: Death and the Maiden 29 June, Harrogate Theatre Written by Ariel Dorfman; directed by Rachel Conyers
Death and the Maiden tells the story of former political prisoner Paulina Salas, an acutely anxious woman trapped by the trauma of having endured and then escaped capture, torture and rape by the secret service. It’s been fifteen years since she escaped and started a new life with her husband, a human rights lawyer. However, she still can’t leave the house or hear anyone walking towards her home without going into a blind panic. One day her husband has a flat tyre, and the person who helps him is Dr Roberto Miranda, a doctor who participated in the rape and torture of Paulina. Paulina decides that she’s had enough, and that she will be vindicated. We sat silently, genuinely heartbroken for this poor woman who stood before us, crumbling under the pressure of fifteen years of trauma. I took delight in watching her transform from a scared and extremely obedient housewife to a raging force that neither her husband nor her abuser could tame. I felt myself travelling through the variety of emotions alongside Paulina. I felt the same fire in my belly that so evidently made Paulina determined to get justice. Dr Roberto Miranda did a splendid job of
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planting a small seed of doubt in our minds as to whether he was guilty. He portrayed a cold fear that you felt delighted to watch if you believed that Paulina could not be mistaken in recognising her torturer, but it difficult to watch the prospect of her vengeance being directed at the wrong person. Paulina’s husband very successfully showed genuine love and care towards his wife, and a determination to bring justice to the victims of the secret service, which was admirable. However he did a frustratingly good job of placing Paulina firmly under his chauvinistic thumb with gestures that were subtle but made you furious on Paulina’s behalf. He also very eloquently portrayed how excruciating he found his position as mediator between Paulina and Roberto. An exemplary performance and I was deeply moved. It stayed on my mind for several hours afterwards. A harrowing masterpiece in which the underlying themes of post traumatic stress, justice, democracy and female vindication are so important. Review by Jennifer Jackson
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A new autumn season of theatre Harrogate Theatre’s autumn/winter season is packed. There are a total of 84 different shows coming to Harrogate between September and February, ranging from big players at Harrogate Convention Centre to new and emerging artists in the Studio space and community companies in both the main house and Studio. Ticket prices range from just £12 right up to a £99 VIP ticket to see the ever-popular Caro Emerald in October. As part of the programme this autumn, there’s an exciting season of shows from HT Rep – new for 2018 – with three shows over three weeks, all from one company. It’s a big one in Harrogate for drama lovers this September and October. Straight after the HT Rep shows it’s onto Othello from English Touring Theatre and then This Might Hurt by John Godber from Reform Theatre Company. In October it’s the tenth annual Harrogate Comedy Festival with some of the best funny people around heading to Harrogate Theatre and the Royal Hall across 18 days. Just a few short weeks post-comedy festival,
and it’s opening night of this year’s Harrogate panto, Jack and the Beanstalk, on Friday 30 November. Christmas may seem far away right now but more than a third of all available seats are already sold so don’t leave it too long! The programme of culture and entertainment from Harrogate Theatre takes place within the building itself, but the programming team also proudly bring incredible artists and shows to Harrogate’s Royal Hall and Harrogate Convention Centre. This autumn they’re bringing operas Carmen and La Traviata plus ballets Swan Lake and Giselle to the Royal Hall, plus An Evening With Michael Palin, Kate Rusby, and The Bootleg Beatles. At Harrogate Convention Centre, as well as Caro Emerald, there’s James Martin, Dave Gorman, Fastlove – A Tribute to George Michael, and The Australian Pink Floyd, all taking place between October & December. What a treat for Harrogate. There are loads more shows so please do have a browse online at www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk or pick up a What’s On guide when you see one. They’re available at Harrogate Theatre. now and will be distributed across the region.
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Theatre & Performance Outdoor Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest
The Audit
2 August, 5-10pm RHS Garden Harlow Carr
The global economy is a mess. There’s less in our pockets and more to be spent. The rich have got richer, the middle’s squeezed tight, and the poor are being dragged ever downwards. Proto-type Theatre tell the story of how a nation raised their voices in protest and railed against the currents
Join the team from Immersion Theatre for a glorious trip down memory lane with their adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. Doors open at 5pm for a 5.30pm performance.
Twelfth Night At Ripon Workhouse 4 August, 5.30pm Ripon Workhouse Museum Come along for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night like none other. Expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos and a great deal of laughter. The world’s first cycling theatre company, the Handlebards, pedal from venue to venue with all the set, props and costume necessary to perform environmentally sustainable Shakespeare across the globe.
The International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival 8-27 August Various Venues, Harrogate The International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival returns for another year bringing the very best of professional and amateur Gilbert & Sullivan productions from around the world, including four new productions from the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company.
4 September, 7.45pm Harrogate Studio Theatre
Hyena Lounge Comedy Club 1 September, 8pm Harrogate Theatre This excellent stand up show right on your doorstep is the perfect night out for people who like laughing.
Carmen 3 September, 7.30pm Royal Hall Music by Georges Bizet. Sung in French with English subtitles. Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live orchestra of over 30 musicians.
La Traviata 4 September, 7.30pm Royal Hall Music by Giuseppe Verdi. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live orchestra of over 30 musicians.
Boeing Boeing (Part of Harrogate Theatre REP season) 4 – 8 September, 7.30pm (2.30pm Sat matinee) Harrogate Theatre Written by Marc Camoletti. From the writer of Don’t Dress For Dinner, a riotous farce that recently enjoyed hit revivals in London and New York.
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Who Wants to Live Forever? 7 September, 7.45pm Harrogate Studio Theatre Who Wants To Live Forever? is about one woman’s life-long love for Billie Holiday’s music, for the stars, and for her lost baby brother.
Dial M for Murder (Part of Harrogate Theatre REP season) 11 – 15 September, 7.30pm (2.30pm Sat matinee) Harrogate Theatre Written by Frederick Knott. Tony Wendice married for money, and plans to kill for the same reason. It’s the perfect murder - what could possibly go wrong?
Bismillah! An Isis Tragicomedy 13 September, 7.45pm Harrogate Studio Theatre A hilarious, heart-breaking and compassionate contribution to the vital discussion around the experiences of disenfranchised young people in modern Britain.
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Luca Rutherford’s Political Party 15 September, 7.45pm Harrogate Studio Theatre Luca reached a point where thinking about politics made her want to lie down on the pavement and not get up. Instead of doing this she is throwing a party. A political party. No know-it-alls. No big words. You are invited!
Private Lives (Part of Harrogate Theatre REP season) 18 – 22 September, 7.30pm (2.30pm Sat matinee) Harrogate Theatre Written by Noel Coward. Divorced couple Amanda and Elyot find themselves unwittingly thrown together in Coward’s classic comedy of manners. Unknowingly booking adjoining rooms while on honeymoon with their respective new spouses Victor and Sybil, Amanda and Elyot are forced to face their true feelings for each other.
The Turk 19 – 22 24 – 29 September, 7.45pm (2.30pm Sat matinee) Harrogate Studio Theatre A one man stage play by Michael Sabbaton. A chilling tale of mystery, sentience and loss inspired by an 18th century thinking machine.
Othello 25 – 29 September, 7.30pm (2.30pm Sat matinee) Harrogate Theatre Othello is one of Shakespeare’s most startlingly contemporary plays - a masterful depiction of a life torn apart by prejudice.
An Evening with Michael Palin 23 September, Royal Hall, Harrogate In this illustrated talk Michael Palin will chart the history of HMS Erebus, from its construction in the naval dockyards of Pembroke to the part it played in Ross’s Antarctic expedition of 1845, to its abandonment during Franklin’s ill-fated Arctic expedition, and finally its discovery on the seabed in Queen Maud Gulf in 2014. He will explore the intertwined careers of the men who shared its journeys, the organisational genius James Clark Ross, who mapped much of the Antarctic coastline and oversaw some of the earliest scientific experiments to be conducted there, and the troubled Sir John Franklin, who, at the age of 60 and after a chequered career, commanded the ship on its final journey. Michael will describe life on board for the dozens of men who stepped ashore in Antarctica’s Victoria Land, and for the officers and crew who, one by one, froze and starved to death in the Arctic wastes as rescue missions desperately tried to track them down. To research this story, Michael Palin travelled to various locations across the world including Tasmania, the Falklands and the Canadian Arctic, searching for local information and experiencing the terrain and the conditions that would have confronted the Erebus and her crew.
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The 10th Harrogate Comedy Festival 3 - 20 October, Harrogate Theatre, Royal Hall This year’s Harrogate Comedy Festival will take place 3-20 October with 22 events presenting more than 35 comedians over 18 days across Harrogate Theatre and the Royal Hall. The line-up includes big names in stand-up comedy as well as a comedy club for kids, live music, and more – and a number of shows are already selling out. On the bill for 2018 is a strong line-up of female comedians, with headliner Sarah Millican (already sold out!) being joined by Flo and Joan, Lou Sanders, Harrogate’s own Maisie Adam, Sara Pascoe, Samantha Baines, Lucy Hopkins, and Juliette Burton. Joining them on the line–up for this year will also be Ross Noble, Jimeoin, Nish Kumar, David O’Doherty, Jason Byrne, and Stewart Francis, plus a Hyena Lounge Comedy Kids Club and Closing Gala.
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What’s more there’s musical silliness with Crooners, Richard Carpenter’s Close To You - an epic concert of catchy tunes and harrowing psychological trauma from the smiliest piano player in pop-rock history - and some of the old favourites in An Evening of Eric And Ern.
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The Big Weekend - or the middle weekend of Harrogate Comedy Festival - is always a belter, and this year is no exception! Over just two days Harrogate Theatre presents a range of comedy for all the
family with stand-up, musical comedy, a conversation panel plus live music in the bar, and the grand finale of the annual Comedian of the Year competition. It’s the seventh Comedian of the Year competition, which is once again sponsored by Daleside Brewery. During two heats a host of tip top comics battle to impress the audience and judges enough to secure a place in the final on Sun 14 October, as well as a spot at the much coveted Hyena Lounge Comedy Club Closing Gala on Sat 20 October. The value of this competition is not to be underestimated, as you may have seen previous winner Mickey P. Kerr recently reach the Britain’s Got Talent final. The Harrogate Comedy Festival is a real gem for the town and has a fantastic reputation for quality - even earning Harrogate the title ‘comedy capital of the north’ along the way. This year we hope to build on that and the festival programmers are proud of not only the big names but also another diverse comedy offer of ‘not just stand-up’. Just under 10,000 people attended last year’s festival, reaching 83% of capacity across the festival, and the hope is for even more in 2018. See www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk/harrogatecomedy-festival
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Why Mummy Swears. Described as Bridget Jones meets Peppa Pig, she promises to speak to the souls of all parents seeking light relief. Wife of the late Professor Stephen Hawking, Dr Jane Hawking, whose book inspired the Oscar-winning film, The Theory of Everything, will talk of her new novel, Cry to Dream Again. Politics includes an insider account of how Jeremy Corbyn inspired Britain’s youth, from Corbyn aide and New Statesman writer Liam Young. The presenter of Radio 4’s The Week In Westminster, Isabel Hardman, will also discuss her fascinating book, Why We Get The Wrong Politicians. And John Simpson, the face of the BBC as World Affairs Editor for over two decades, will discuss his revelatory thriller, Moscow Midnight. Whisky and wine comes in the form of Rachel McCormack’s spirited travelogue, Chasing The Dram, and the irrepressible Oz Clarke, with his witty memoir, Red And White. There will also be talks from leading authors, including Imran Mahmood, whose novel You Don’t Know Me claims to be the most original thriller of the year, and Downton Abbey actress turned blockbuster author Catherine Steadman. TV presenter Henry Cole will take to the road to discuss his memoir, A Biker’s Life. www.harrogateinternationalfestivals.com
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Knaresborough’s month of music by Rufus Beckett
Feva was founded in 1996 as Knaresborough Festival. It has steadily grown from a low key folk festival to a ten day festival with multiple events hosted by numerous venues each day. Grown from roots in music it has been nurtured year after year to give the Knaresborough (and Harrogate) scene a real lift in August. Feva attracts internationally acclaimed artists as well as providing a platform for local talent. Feva stands for Festival of Entertainment and Visual Arts so it’s no surprise that there’s an awful lot packed into the ten day schedule. As well as music, the festival showcases art, poetry, comedy, magic, history, walking tours and has its own beer festival. This year’s highlights include Edwina Hayes and Snake Davis. Edwina Hayes has opened for Jools Holland and Van Morrison while the list of musicians Snake has played with reads like a who’s who of music. It includes bands such as Take That and Dire Straits and artists ranging from Paul McCartney to Amy
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Winehouse. Highlights from recent years include Ben Ottewell of legendary nineties indie band Gomez and Hope and Social’s appearance at the Urban Beach closing party. The Urban Beach was introduced as part of Feva in 2014 and was an instant hit. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Henshaws Arts
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and Crafts centre, sixty tonnes of sand make a unique installation for the area. The Beach provides a fun family day out and also works as a venue with a difference. This year’s highlights are likely to be Rory Hoy, and the return of DJ Trev’s much loved ‘Bottom of the Bottle’. Feva provides an excellent platform for emerging local artists. One of the highlights of the festival last year was seeing an eleven year old Leo Hicks perform acoustic songs with a confidence way beyond his years. Past Feva festivals have seen local artists such as Yo Preston (who has hit 28 million plays on YouTube with one of his videos) playing in So! Bar and Becky Bowe (who achieved national fame with Leeds Contemporary Singers) has performed at the Urban Beach and at the Feva ‘Busk Stop’. Lesser known but scoring higher on indie cool are Leeds band Autobahn, who performed in their previous incarnation as The Spector Effect at Carriages Open Mic at Feva a number of years ago.
playing in Knaresborough and head straight for gigs in London are more likely to play in the local area. This is because the chance to be on the same festival bill as well known acts is an appealing thing. Feva has a real presence in Knaresborough and the surrounding area with its banners, window displays and programmes highly visible during August. Last year BBC Radio broadcast live from the festival on three separate occasions. The volunteers that run Feva deserve a lot of credit for giving up their time and putting in so much effort to draw established artistic talent to the area. This in turn provides a bigger platform for our own up and coming artists to develop and go onto bigger things. So make sure you get along to festival this year or, who knows, you might just miss out on seeing the next Ed Sheeran. The Feva Programme is available at www.feva.info
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3 September, Royal Hall Harrogate
After its successful season of Madama Butterfly and Tosca last year, Russian State Opera returns to Harrogate to delight you with the powerful and dramatic production of Carmen feel the thrill of fiery passion, jealousy and violence of 19th century Seville in Bizet’s most popular opera. Carmen tells the story of the downfall of Don José, a naïve soldier who falls head over heels in love with Carmen, a seductive, free-spirited femme fatale. The infatuated Don José abandons his childhood sweetheart and neglects his military duties, only to lose the fickle Carmen to the glamorous toreador Escamillo. The music of Carmen has been widely acclaimed for the brilliance of its melodies, enthralling atmosphere and orchestration, as well as for the skill with which Bizet musically represented the emotions and suffering of his characters. The Toreador Song is among the best known of all operatic arias. The rich and colourful vigour of the gypsies’ scenes will have you on the edge of your seat, the vibrancy, enthusiasm and intensity of the performances will reverberate long after the final curtain has fallen Love, treachery, passion and betrayal, Carmen has it all. www.harrogateconventioncentre.co.uk
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Jessica Lawson & Phil Simpson 23 August, 7.30pm Masham Town Hall After years of making music independently, Jessica Lawson and Phil Simpson have finally joined forces. Influenced by Americana, folk and country, together they deliver beautiful harmonies accompanied by a myriad of instruments autoharp, guitar, mandolin and melodeon to name but a few. The pair have been performing across the UK and Europe, with audiences returning to see them again and again. With a diary full of gigs and new songs up their sleeves, their ever-developing live show just gets better each time. Expect some well-known classics, as well as a selection of traditional and self-penned songs which will have the whole audience singing.
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Bingley Music live 31 August - 2 September, Myrtle Park, Bingley Bingley Music Live returns to Bingley’s Myrtle Park in September with perhaps it’s most eyecatching lineups ever. Hotly anticipated headliner slots have now been unveiled with Friday night boasting Britpop sensations Shed Seven, who are more than qualified to start the party after an explosive comeback year in 2017. Supporting Shed Seven across Friday’s line-up are Gomez, The Sherlocks and The Lightning Seeds, among others. Topping Saturday’s bill is fiery anthem maker Jake Bugg, who finds himself sharing a stage with a tour de force bill of huge proportions with The Cribs, PiL, Rat Boy, Melanie C and Spector all on the Main Stage throughout the day. Saving the best for last, Bingley Music Live ensures the show will have an explosive finale as Noel Gallagher and the High Flying Birds make a landmark headline appearance at the festival on Sunday night.
The Oasis legend comes to Bingley after a hugely successful 2017 which saw his critically acclaimed album Who Built The Moo’ reach number one in the album charts. Before Sunday’s Main Stage line-up builds to what will surely be an unforgettable crescendo, festival goers can also delight in sets from Ride, Peace, Marmozets and Pulled Apart By Horses. Day tickets for Friday at Bingley Music Live are now available for £45 for Adults and £30 for Children. Saturday / Sunday tickets are priced at £55 for Adults and £30 for Children. Full weekend tickets for the festival are also still available although organisers warn that they are extremely limited after a record-breaking sales year for the festival, with well over half the weekend tickets selling out just a week after the initial line-up announcements. Tickets can be purchased at www. bingleymusiclive.com.
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Music Listings James Ewan Tait & Robbie Thompson
Loz Campbell – Music in the Barn!
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After storming onto the music scene at the tender age of 15 Loz Campbell has continued to grow at an alarming rate and already has 2 EPs & now a debut album under her belt. Loz is tagged as “the unstoppable gigging machine”.
She has opened numerous shows for Jools Holland and Van Morrison and the title song of her album Pour Me A Drink was covered by Nanci Griffith who calls her ‘the sweetest voice in England’. Her beautifully written songs and charming stage presence have won her a reputation as a true natural talent of gentle folkamericana.
Sheffield-based songwriters Robbie Thompson and James Ewan Tait pay a visit to Tait’s home town, as part of their northern tour.
The Fabs Present Their Tribute To The Cavern Club 3-4 August, 5pm 3 The Ginnel, Harrogate The Fabs re-create the exciting live onstage performances of the beat groups that played at Liverpool’s world-famous nightclub The Cavern in the 1960s.
The Omega Era / Sabella / King Shilling 4 August, 7.30pm The Regency Pub Live music with The Omega Era (Harrogate), Sabella (Sheffield), King Shilling (Harrogate) and Hades Kitchen (Burgerlord). £6 on the door.
Acoustic Sessions With Josh Ozturk 5 August, 9pm Montey’s Rock Cafe Josh will once more be rocking our stage with an eclectic mix of everything from the Arctic Monkeys to Tenacious D to Ben Howard.
FEVA Festival: Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies 10 August, 8pm Frazer Theatre Official Not only is Jez one of the busiest live performers in the country, but his songs are among the most widely sung by other performers, such as long-established acts Fairport Convention, The Dubliners and Bob Fox.
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Bottom of the Bottle Hard Rockin’ Pub Quiz 12 August, 7.45pm 10 Devonshire Place Taking over the 10 Devonshire Place pub quiz for one week only, it’s a quiz about the world of Hard Rock, Rock n’ Roll, Punk, Thrash, Emo, NuMetal and long hair and dirty t-shirts.
FEVA Festival: Burden of Paradise with Snake Davis 14 August, 7.30p Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre Snake Davis has played with some of the biggest names in contemporary music. He’s had a long collaboration with Heather Small of M-People, toured the world with Lisa Stansfield, Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart and played with James Brown, Paul McCartney, George Michael and Tina Turner to name but a few. He wrote the iconic sax solo on Take That’s hit record A Million Love Songs.
FEVA Festival: Phil Lyons & New Vintage Band 16 August, 7.30pm Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre Back by popular demand after a sell out show last year, Phil Lyons & The New Vintage Band are a fully live eight-piece band made up of some of Yorkshire’s finest young, professional musicians.
Waiting for Wednesday 19 August, 9pm The Blues Bar Feisty female duo with sweet and husky voices harmonise distinctively in their stirring songs on living, loving and losing. Influenced by the likes of Joni, Janis and Emmylou, they write stories in the folk tradition and play them with a rock passion and country twang.
Phil Dean Trio at The Blues Bar Harrogate 23 August, 9pm The Blues Bar, Harrogate High octane classic rock & blues. Inspirational guitar playing with an exciting rhythm section that grooves like no other.
The Chrissy Heron Trio 24 August, 8pm The Blues Bar, Harrogate Christy has been writing, recording and performing as a guitarist and hired gun for more than 10 years. A soulful, rich and road worn blues voice teamed with searing guitar virtuosity.
Rob Reynolds The Della Grants
26 August, 9pm The Blues Bar, Harrogate
Past Masters - Let’s Rock the Jukebox Harrogate Theatre 31 August, 7.30pm Harrogate Theatre A jukebox of guitar hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s by true musical legends.
Impyus / Black Lime / Ericbana 1 September, 7pm The Regency Pub, Harrogate Live music with Impyus (Harrogate), Black Lime (Hull), Ericbana (Harrogate) and Hades Kitchen (Burgertron). £6 on the door.
Circle Live 1 September, 4pm – 6pm Harrogate Theatre An afternoon of live music in the magnificent Circle Bar.
Big Girls Don’t Cry 1 September, 7.30pm Royal Hall Experience the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons authentically recreated by a phenomenal cast and live band.
15 September, 8pm The Blues Bar
The Blackheart Orchestra 6 September, 7.30pm Masham Town Hall Award-winning British songwriters, composers and multi-instrumentalists Chrissy Mostyn and Rick Pilkington are The Blackheart Orchestra. Led by Chrissy’s stunning, ethereal vocals, they blend musical styles in an effortless and non-conformist way, creating music which has been compared to Kate Bush, Ellie Goulding, London Grammar, Steve Reich, Mike Oldfield and Kirsty MacColl, but which is also totally unique.
Broken Levee 9 September, 9pm The Blues Bar, Harrogate Broken Levee are a stylish and charismatic blues trio hailing from the North East of England. Their sound echoes the Great British and American blues acts but also delivers a unique and rich new take on the genre. The band are constantly drawing influence from an eclectic range of artists from jazz, funk, soul, rock and indeed the blues!
The Della Grants are an English band whose self-penned songs seamlessly bridge the gaps between blues, rock, and Americana. Since their inception in 2014 The DGs have made a name for themselves among industry professionals and fellow musicians alike for their song writing ability and on-stage performances
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Award-winning singer/songwriter Rob Reynolds has performed with the likes of Midge Ure, Errol Brown, Hazel O’Connor, China Crisis, Big Joe Turner, Arthur Lee and Love, Pete Wylie, Procul Harum, Paul Carrack, Christy Hennessey, Glen Tilbrook, Hugh Cornwell and Amos Lee. He plays acoustic, electric guitar, slide guitar, lap steel, dobro steel guitar and harmonica.
Big Joe Bone 23 September, 9pm The Blues Bar, Harrogate Big Joe Bone (aka Danny Wilson) plays what he calls ‘Blues-Grass’ music.....a mix of Delta blues, bluegrass, oldtime, gospel and hillbilly music utilising his raspy vocals, hard driving harmonica rhythms, sublime bottleneck slide guitar playing (on steel-bodied resonator guitars) and lightning finger-picking skills on five string banjos.....all held together by a very heavy stomping boot!
Sofar Sounds 25 September, 7.30pm Mystery venue, Harrogate Intimate venue with great music from international artists.
The Paul Mirfin Band at St Andrews Starbeck 14 September, 7.30pm St. Andrews’ Church, Starbeck The Paul Mirfin Band are a group of Yorkshire musicians who love playing anything from folk rock to country hoedowns and bluegrass. They sing about faith and all life throws at them. Lyrics are crucial, harmonies and rhythms are important but good melodies and riffs are essential.
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JCT600
The brand new A-Class. Made for you.
The new A-Class redefines the compact class with previously unseen levels of luxury and advanced technology. The shape of the A-Class is not based purely on function, but emotions too. The new, intuitive interface has been made exclusively for just one person – you. You can adapt every detail to exactly meet your driving style, with one swipe on the touchpad, steering wheel or on the new touchscreen. This car is designed around you.
£299 Per Month*
For 48 months on personal contract hire. After initial rental of £5,624.
Please call Mercedes-Benz of Harrogate on 01423 816666 to book a test drive. Official government fuel consumption figures in mpg (litres per 100km) for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class range: urban 34.9 – 62.8, extra urban 55.4 – 72.4, combined 45.6 – 68.9. CO2 emissions 141 – 108 g/ km. Official EU-regulated test data are provided for comparison purposes and actual performance will depend on driving style, road conditions and other non-technical factors. *Finance based on a Mercedes-Benz Personal Contract Hire agreement. All rentals include VAT at 20%.Guarantees may be required. Vehicle condition, excess mileage and other charges may be payable. 10,000 miles per annum. Rental includes Road Fund Licence for the duration of the contract. No ownership option. Credit provided subject to status by Mercedes-Benz Finance, MK15 8BA. Orders/credit approvals on A180d SE only until 31 July 2018, registered by 30 September 2018. Subject to availability, offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Over 18s only. Some combinations of features/options may not be available.
Mercedes-Benz of Harrogate, Leeds Road, Harrogate HG3 1EP 01423 816666 www.jct600.co.uk/mercedes-benz
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BOX OFFICE 01423 502116 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk
