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York Normally in this introduction we welcome one and all to this edition of What’s On, and to the city of York as a whole. However, February might not have been the best of time to come to our fair city as – and we regret having to say this – the world is ending. It’s those troublesome Vikings you see; still causing bother in York after all these years. The streets will be filled with the sounds of ferocious roars and battle cries as Ragnarok, the fall of the Viking Gods and the end of the known world, begins
on 22nd February (which is, coincidentally, the first day of the 30th JORVIK Viking Festival). Let’s just hope those naughty Norsemen clean up after themselves. But February isn’t just about the apocalypse (thank goodness) and there are plenty of other incredible events to enjoy. York Dungeon are celebrating Valentine’s Day in their own unique style with the addition of the beautiful – and plague infected – Polly the kissing booth host, while any budding young train engineers should head straight for
the National Railway Museum for their half term event Train for the Tracks. Meanwhile there are concerts galore from BMS York, the York Guildhall Orchestra and the Benyounes Quartet, so anybody looking for a romantic and inspiring evening is surely in luck in this city. But whatever you get up to this month, have fun… and keep an eye out for any mad-eyed bearded Vikings. You have been warned!
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NEWGATE MARKET. Over 100 stalls in the heart of York for fresh produce, fresh air – and fresh banter. Besides local food, discover original crafts and gifts plus clothing and leather goods. Open daily 9am–5pm. Visit www.york.gov.uk or call 01904 551355. Yorkwalk, from Museum Gardens Gates, daily at 10.30am and 2.15pm (weekends only during January). Entertaining historical walks. Visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk or call 01904 622303. PLAGUE, POVERTY & PRAYER, Barley Hall. The ongoing exhibition from children’s author Terry Deary explores everyday life for the citizens of York from the Norman invasion to Tudor times. Call 01904 615505.
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REVEALING YORK MINSTER’S UNDERCROFT, York Minster. Experience the revamped network of new interactive galleries, housed in the Undercroft and Treasury below the historic cathedral. Visit www.yorkminster.org or call 0844 9390011.
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT ROCKIN’ ROLLERS DISCO, Manor School, Nether Poppleton, 6-8.15pm. Pop on a pair of skates and get funky at the roller disco! Call 0843 2895969. EVERY NIGHT
FRESH PRODUCE, The Balloon Tree Farm Shop, 9am-5pm. The award winning farmshop and café has a wide selection of good value, quality home-grown and locally sourced produce, all under one roof. Call 01759 373023. EVERY SUNDAY Open Mic Night, The Red Lion, 6.30pm. Try your hand at performing at a chilled out, intimate and relaxing night. Email info@ vinnieandthestars.com EVERY WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & SUNDAY MUSKET AND MUSLIN HISTORICAL WALKS, Clifford’s Tower, 7.30pm. Re-live the epic siege of York by the Roundheads during the English Civil War. Visit www.musketandmuslin.co.uk or call 01904 416244.
GHOST TRAIL OF YORK, West Doors of York Minster, 7.30pm. Dare you cross the centuries and discover York’s spine-chilling history? Visit www.ghosttrail.co.uk or call 01904 633276. THE HISTORY POST, St Helen’s Square, 7.30pm. A fun historical walking tour of the city, led by your very own costumed Victorian gentleman. Call 01904 264528.
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FEBRUARY UNTIL 5th MAY Lines in the Landscape Exhibition, National Railway Museum, 10am-5pm. Together with Take a View and Network Rail, the NRM are hosting the finalists of the ‘Lines in the Landscape’ competition. This exhibition depicts the speed and momentum of the railways against stunning landscapes. Call 0844 8153139.
1st-2nd YORK LIFESTYLE SHOW 2014, Dean’s Garden Centre. Businesses from York and beyond will be there, including Focus Fireplaces, Herbet Todd, Cycle Street, Scammel Interiors and many more familiar names. Speak directly to the staff of the businesses and get their advice on your own home projects. This year the York Lifestyle Show is also holding an exclusive raffle with more than £1500 worth of prizes up for grabs. To get your hands on a ticket, simply register online at www.yorklifestyle.co.uk Call 01904 500399. 1st & 8th ORGAN CONCERTS, St Columba's Church, Priory Street, 12noon. Organists including Jonathan Bielby and Alan Spedding will perform. Call 07866 145419. 6
1st FEBRUARY & 9th MARCH York Does Vintage, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, 10.30am-4.30pm. The vintage stallholders are hand-picked and offer a wealth of knowledge gained from years of experience. Each one brings their quality, affordable vintage clothing, jewellery and kitchenalia. Visit www.britaindoesvintage.co.uk 2nd VAPNARTAK 2014, York Racecourse, 10am-5pm. The annual trade show of the York War Games Society, Vapnartak welcomes over 50 traders of war gaming paraphernalia. Buy some new gaming equipment and models, peruse the book stalls and learn all about war gaming. There will also be competitions and plenty of games, and whether you play Warhammer 40k, Malifaux or Dreadball there will be something to excite that battle-hardened General that lives inside your head. Visit www.yorkwargames.org
4th FEBRUARY, 11th MARCH & 8th APRIL BACK STAGE THEATRE TOUR, The Grand Opera House, 11am. Enjoy an hour long, back stage tour of the fascinating Grand Opera House theatre. See the dressing rooms, orchestra pit, and explore the high dress circle. To find out more see our Behind the Scenes feature, earlier in the magazine. Call 0844 8713024.
4th Hidden nature, hidden value, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture by Professor Alistair Fitter hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 01904 656713. 5th & 26th Taster Day, Askham Bryan College, 1.30-4pm. Potential students will have an opportunity to meet with course tutors and try an activity in two subjects of their choice, such as Animal Care and Horticulture. Call 01904 772277.
5th Stoop Quintet, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 7.30pm. Jon Brigg's Stoop Quintet returns to York with a programme of original compositions that bring together elements of contemporary classical composition and jazz. Call 01904 322439. 7th CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 8pm. BMS York presents a concert by pianist Steven Osborne. Visit www.bms-york.org.uk 8th February-2nd march Snowdrop Spectacular, Burton Agnes Hall and Gardens. Enjoy the enchanting white carpet of snowdrops while wandering along the woodland walk. Call 01262 490324.
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n The comprehensive guide to what’s on in York 8th Heart to Heart Valentine Charity Ball, Royal York Hotel, 7.30pm-1pm. Enjoy a three-course meal and entertainment from the Rock Choir, MC Andy Atkinson and The Superlicks, one of the best party bands in North Yorkshire – all in aid of the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund. Call 07951 187701.
8th YORK GUILDHALL ORCHESTRA, York Barbican, 7.30pm. The second concert, in this their 34th season, sees the orchestra commence a new journey through the major symphonic works of Jean Sibelius with both the inspiring Finlandia and the stirring Symphony No.1. This will be an interesting contrast to their extended perambulation through the works of Mahler. Call 0844 8542757. 13th An Evening of Music, Village Hall, Stockton on the Forest, 7:30pm. Featuring keyboard player Ryan Edwards. Call 01904 448178. 13th QUIZ NIGHT, YHA York, Water End. A fun quiz with all proceeds to the Housing Association. It will be a great chance for people to see the newly refurbished YHA, and come down and have some fun with friends. Email york@yha.org.uk 14th-23rd VALENTINE’S WEEK, York Dungeon, 10.30am4.30pm. This February Half Term meet the beautiful – and infectious – Polly, the plague invested booth host. Polly will be entertaining 8
15th-16th Craft & Gift Fair, St William’s College. Yorkshire Craft Fairs return to the beautiful surrounds of the college for another chance to scoop up a gorgeous bit of craft. Call 01274 835588.
visitors, matchmaking, and will be on the lookout for unhealthy visitors from her kissing booth. Those who don’t pass her plague test will be in for a nasty diagnosis and the prescribed course of treatment could include eating dried toad or bathing in vinegar and rosewater. Call 01904 632599. 14th, 16th, 19th & 22nd CHOCCY & SWEETIE TOUR, meeting at Museum Gardens gates, 10.30am. A delicious tour from Yorkwalk. Hear the history of Terrys & Rowntrees, visit chocolate and sweet shops and taste free samples. The tour ends at York’s Chocolate Story. Call 01904 622303. 14th ROMEO & JULIET (1968), Clement’s Hall, Nunthorpe Road, 8pm. South Bank Community Cinema present Franco Zeffirelli's luscious take on William Shakespeare's tale, starring Olivia Hussey. Call 01904 466086. 14th CEILIDH DANCE WITH FIDDLERSWRECK BAND, Tramways Club, 1 Mill Street, 7.3011pm. All proceeds will go towards the Children’s Play Area Fund – the area on St Nicholas Fields Nature. Call 01904 411821.
15th-23rd 30TH JORVIK VIKING FESTIVAL, Across York. Now entering its 30th year, the JORVIK Viking Festival has become a firm fixture in the York calendar. Going from strength to strength each year, with established events including the Strongest Viking and Best Beard contests. This year, taking the fantastical Norse myths and legends as inspiration, the team at the Viking Centre have created over 80 unique events throughout the festival, including sword fighting workshops, crafts, lectures and tours as well as dramatic combat performances, music and archaeological expert sessions. Visit www.jorvik-viking-festival.co.uk or call 01904 615505. 15th-23rd ONLY SMARTIES HAVE THE ANSWER, York’s Chocolate Story, 10am-6.30pm. Visitors will be able to get hands on and learn more about the world famous Smarties brand, which was created in York over 70 years ago. There will be a chance to take the Smarties themed trail and discover some fascinating facts about the brand during the guided tour as well as making and decorating a chocolate bar with Smarties. Call 0845 498 9411
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n The comprehensive guide to what’s on in York 15th-24th Train for the Tracks, The National Railway Museum, 10am-6pm. Calling all future engineers, signallers and train announcers! Discover your dream job on the railways during the February school holidays. Build a railway line, repair a train and get your flag and whistle at the ready when you become a Station Guard. Call 0844 8153139. 15th ANNUAL BUFFET DANCE, Gimcrack Rooms, York Racecourse, 7pm. enjoy the music of The Steve Cassidy Band at York Racecourse. Whether you are originally from Italy, have Italian family or long to brush up on your vocab, you should get yourself along to the annual dinner dance hosted by the York Anglo-Italian Society. Call 01904 796452. 17th 18th IRENA’S VOW, National Centre for Early Music, 2.30pm + 7.30pm. Theatre Imp presents the first production of this Broadway play outside America. The incredible true story of Irena Gut, a Polish Catholic, who began her own personal rescue campaign. Visit www.ncem.co.uk 17th Eng-AGE 50+ Activity Day, Energise, 9.30am-4pm. A fantastic opportunity for older residents to try a variety of sports and activities across the city. There is so much on offer, so to find out what your next fitness craze will be, such as Tai Chi, Zumba, climbing, aquafit or yoga, visit www.york.gov.uk/engage or call 553377. BOOKINGS OPEN FROM 3rd FEBRUARY 20th Free Valuation Day, The Bar Convent, 11am-3pm. Take your precious collectables, jewellery and antiques along to get them valued by the experts of Tennants Auctioneers. Call 01423 531661. 10
28th Double Bill: Hitchcock (2012) and Psycho (1960), Clement’s Hall, Nunthorpe Road, 8pm. South Bank Community Cinema present a double screening in collaboration with the British Film Institute as part of their Gothic Season. Call 01904 466086.
22nd-23rd OPEN WEEKEND, Holgate Windmill, 11am-4pm. Go along to enjoy this unique building and maybe buy some stone ground flour to bake at home. Visit www.holgatewindmill.org
22nd-23rd RAILWAY MODELLERS EXHIBITION, Heworth Church Hall, 10am-4pm. In association with York Against Cancer, the 3rd Group of Railway Modellers are holding an exhibition of some of their finest work. Email methodist@heworthchurches.net 22nd The Elvington Comedy Evening, Elvington Village Hall, Main St, Elvington, 8.30pm. Steve Royle, Alex Boardman and Omar Hamdi generate the laughs, along with MC Rob Riley. Call 07967 473533. 26th Goldfield Ensemble, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 7.30pm. Three works from a golden age of English music are performed by musicians with a particular love, as both performers and scholars, for this music from the pastoral tradition. Call 01904 322439.
MARCH ENTER BY 31st MARCH ST LEONARD’S HOSPICE MIDNIGHT WALK, from York College. Taking place on 21st June, the women-only event will kick-off with a hip and happening 60s party, before everyone sets off on the fund-raising walk. Once completed all walkers will be welcomed back for a warm drink and a bacon butty. Just like in previous years, there will be a large illuminated dedication screen, where you can jot down the name of the person you’re doing all this for, along with a personal message. This will definitely be a night that won’t be soon forgotten. Make sure you enter before the end of the month! To get your application form visit www.stleonardshospice.org.uk
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n The comprehensive guide to what’s on in York 1st-31st exhibition of three local Artists, Mermaid and Miller, Swinegate, 10am-4pm (Mon-Fri). Roger Baker, June Whittaker and Lin Taylor exhibit their art works on the walls of the shop. Email lindaataylor36@gmail.com 1st-2nd Orchid Festival, Burton Agnes Hall and Gardens. A stunning exhibition of orchids, with sales and advice about growing your own. After marvelling at the displays of orchids, visitors can wander in the woodland walk to catch the final days of the snowdrop opening. Visitors are also welcomed to the courtyard, where the shops will be filled with the new season’s stock. Call 01262 490324. 1st THREE LAST LETTERS, York Unitarian Chapel, 7.30pm. The work is scored for three male voices, bass clarinet, cello and electric guitar. Presented by Late Music. Visit www.latemusic.org
2nd ANTIQUE AND COLLECTORS FAIR, York Racecourse, 10am-4pm. Selby Antiques presents a wonderful fair filled with hundreds of precious items and collectables. Call 07817 724904. 4th-5th What The Ladybird Heard, Grand Opera House, 1.30pm (also 10.30am on the 5th). Join the woolly sheep, the hairy hog, the fat red hen and the dainty dog in this brand new stage adaptation 12
of Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks’ colourful farmyard adventure. With live music, puppetry and plenty of audience participation. Call 0844 8713024.
5th University Choir and Symphony Orchestra, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 7.30pm. Szymanowski’s Stabat Mater was completed in 1926 when he was increasingly influenced by Polish folk music and history. The work also shows the influence of Ravel and Stravinsky. Call 01904 322439. 7th Ellen Kent's Nabucco, Grand Opera House, 7.30pm. Ellen Kent brings Nabucco to life in this lavish new production of Verdi’s epic tale, starring international soloists. Featuring the haunting and melodic Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves, Nabucco follows the plight of the Hebrews as they are forced from their homeland. Call 0844 8713024.
available for purchase at £500 and individual tickets are available for £60. The event will be a fantastic opportunity to entertain clients, staff, friends or colleagues. Call 01904 571094. 12th St John Passion, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 7.30pm. Bach’s first large-scale vocal composition at Leipzig was the St John Passion, written in 1724, and one of two of his surviving passion settings. The Passion histories each present a colourful spectacle, not only with vivid orchestral writing but also in the roles for soloists. Call 01904 322439.
13th CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 8pm. BMS York presents a concert by the Benyounes Quartet. Visit www.bms-york.org.uk
8th TAKE THAT 2 & ROBBIE, York Racecourse. Enjoy an incredible tribute act while chowing down on a three-course meal and partying the night away at the disco. Call 01904 638971. 11th CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING DINNER & AUCTION, Royal York Hotel. Celebrate the Family Fund’s 40th birthday in the gorgeous surroundings of the Royal York Hotel. Apart from the auction those in attendance will enjoy a fun filled evening with a lavish three course meal and after dinner entertainment. Tables of ten are
13th The Meat Loaf Story, Grand Opera House, 7.30pm. With video projected scenes, incredible stage set, a superb band and Steve Steinman’s unique sense of humour and stage presence, the show will have you up on your feet and dancing in the aisles to all the greatest Meat Loaf hits. Call 0844 8713024.
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Treasurer's House Re-opens Sat 15 February from 11am
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Visit Treasurer's House in February and enjoy a guided tour of the house or grab a hard hat and join the guide in the cellar to hear about the famous ghostly Roman legion that appeared there in 1953. The Below stairs cafe will also be open serving hot lunches, homemade cakes and refreshments. 01904 624247 nationaltrust.org.uk/treasurershouse
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n The comprehensive guide to what’s on in York 15th Rochdale Town Hall and Rochdale Pioneers Museum Coach trip. Visit the Rochdale Pioneers Museum and enjoy a delicious lunch before moving onto Rochdale Town Hall – all led by Yorkwalk. Call 01904 622303.
15th ANTON DU BEKE, York Barbican, 3pm + 7.30pm. The nation’s favourite Ballroom dancer, Anton du Beke, is back once again with a thrilling new show to wow audiences. Featuring memorable dances alongside sensational new choreography, timeless tunes, and strictly dazzling costumes. The show will conjure up the elegance of Ballroom at its best and the unforgettable razzle-dazzle of Broadway.
23rd baby & toddler nearly new sale, Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, 2-3.30pm. Many great pre-loved toys, clothes and nursery items for sale. Email emilypickard82@googlemail.com
20th-31st YORK LITERATURE FESTIVAL, Across the city. York Literature Festival 2014 will feature a fantastic range of headlining artists, including: renowned scientist Lord Robert Winston, BBC Radio 4 and Mastermind Presenter John Humphrys. Feminist Germaine Greer, ex-poet laureate Andrew Motion, political stalwart Alan Johnson and poet Roger McGough are all set to appear. Visit www.yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk
31st MARCH-5th APRIL Agatha Christie's Black Coffee, Grand Opera House, 7.30pm (+ 2.30pm on 2nd & 5th). In the first play ever written by Agatha Christie we are introduced to a character who went on to become the most famous detective of all time, Hercule Poirot, and the only fictional character ever to receive a full-page obituary in the New York Times. Robert Powell stars. Call 0844 8713024.
The show will included special guest Summer Strallen and feature the legendary tunes of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Jerry Herman and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Call 0844 8542757. 17th-22nd FAME, Grand Opera House, 7.30pm (+ 2.30pm on 19th & 22nd). This brand new production will take you on a hi-octane roller coaster ride through dizzy heights and crashing lows as a group of star-struck wannabes embark on their quest for the ultimate accolade – fame. Call 0844 8713024.
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21st, 26th & 29th LITERARY TOUR OF YORK, meeting at Museum Gardens gates, 10.30am. A fascinating look at the authors and books inspired by York, from Anglo-Saxon Alcuin to the Brontes, Dickens and Robinson Crusoe – led by Yorkwalk. Part of the York Literature Festival. Call 01904 622303.
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Theatre Royal To book: 623568.
Ghost Town
(12th-19th February) A young woman lies unconscious on the tide line. Joe stands over her watching, panicking. He is hiding a secret so dark he will do anything to make sure she won’t tell. Ghost Town is a new play about lost friendship, memory and what it means to be courageous, written by Nick Darke Award winner Jessica Fisher.
BRASSED OFF
(14th February-1st March) It’s 1992 and Grimley Colliery faces the threat of closure and the future of the brass band seems uncertain. With the miners torn between redundancy packages and the picket lines, bandleader Danny’s hopes of winning the national brass band competition seem like a distant dream. But the arrival of flugelhornplaying Gloria brings hope, romance and controversy to the Yorkshire brass band on the brink of collapse.
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(4th-15th March) Hot Mikado takes the classic Gilbert and Sullivan tale and updates it to the 1940s style. Don’t miss this West End and Broadway Olivier Award nominated musical experience from York Light Opera. Young Nanki-Poo, the Mikado’s son masquerading as a Second Trumpet player, arrives in the town of Titipu looking for the beautiful Yum-Yum.
Grand Opera House To book: 0844 8713024.
BUDDY (17th-22nd February) Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Featuring two terrific hours of some of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy and Peggy Sue.
(8th March) This all-star 2014 spectacular features more No1 hits than ever before, starring the music of the Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie and more and marks the official arrival of Motown style, sophistication and musical brilliance to these shores.
Joseph Rowntree Theatre To book: 623568
Phantom of the Opera (26th February-1st March) An exciting new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End and Broadway hit, performed by York Stage Musicals. The famous score, including Music of the Night, All I Ask of You, Think of Me and Phantom of the Opera, is accompanied throughout by a live orchestra.
SHOUT! The Mod Musical (12th-15th March) It’s time to return to the 1960s with the juke-box musical SHOUT!, performed by York Stage Musicals. With crazy costumes and groovy hair styles, SHOUT! charts not only the music of the decade but also the changes in the lives of women.
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YORK BARBICAN 2 Stewart Lee 7 Brendan Cole 8 York Guildhall Orchestra 15 Jimeoin 19 Newton Faulkner 21 David Gest’s Legends of Soul 22 Essence of Ireland 27 Shane Filan Basement 2 The Deep Dark Woods + Trembling Bells 3 Adam Kay’s Bum Notes 4 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club – Hal Cruttenden 8 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club – Alex Boardman, Rory O’Hanlan, Justin Moorhouse + Tony Jameson 9 Roddy Woomble + Chris Helme 10 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club – Joe Lycett 13 Lisa Knapp 15 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club – Jason Cook, Katie Mulgrew, Chris Martin + Phil Ellis 17 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club – Tom Wrigglesworth 21 Mulholland + Jo Bywater 20
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22 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club – Gavin Webster, Ian Moore + Barry Dodds 23 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club – Norman Lovett 25 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club – WitTank 28 Quiet Compere Tour of the North Black Swan Folk Club 6 Pilgrims’ Way 13 The James Brothers 16 The Whispering Road 20 Singers + Musicians Night – open house 27 Jim Moray Pocklington Arts Centre 7 Sid Griffin 12 Beth Nielsen Chapman 13 Mark Thomas 22 Anais Mitchell 26 The Troggs 27 National Theatre Live: Warhorse Duchess 12 George Ezra 14 Ezra Furman 22 The Answer 25 The Twang
Fibbers 1 Us Amongst the Rest + Bastrad + Modern Day Dukes 2 A Joker’s Rage + Blind Eye 8 Limehouse Lizzy 9 The 45s + The Blueprints 11 Sadie and the Hotheads (with Elizabeth McGovern) + Rodeo Falls 12 Electric Strawbs 13 Edenbridge + Seventh Sin + Sage’s Recital 15 The Doors In Concert 17 The Red Paintings + Your Illuminations 21 Son of Dave 22 Svartsot + Old Corpse Road + Jaldaboath (Jorvik Festival Fringe, presented by Asgard) 23 Ben Waters
Barbican: 0844 8542757. The Duchess: 641413 Fibbers: 651250 Basement: 612940 Black Swan Folk Club: 679131 The National Centre For Early Music: 658338 Pocklington Arts Centre: 0175 9301547
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