“One of the best songs I’ve heard in years. It’s mesmeric, and I just love the sheer poetry of it all, the lyrics are spiritual and searching. A jewel, truly.” – Pete Townshend
“Silvas’ vocal power and retro-minded influences – Motown, gospel and smoky soul, align her with show-stopping singers like Adele… positioning her as one of the strongest (and most original) voices” – Rolling Stone
“We’ve had plenty of fans making contact asking us to play all over Europe so it’s great to finally be able to do so,” says singer Aaron Starkie. “We had a great response at a few European festivals last year (Reeperbahn, Kaltern pop and Haldern pop) and think there will be a lot of people out there that would be into us.”
From the producers that brought audiences Rita, Sue and Bob Too! and The Salon, Regal Entertainments are back with brand-new comedy, Achy Breaky Bride this June.
Michael Palin to return to the stage with a brand new show for the paperback release of his latest book: Erebus, The Story of a Ship
The UK’s premier improv comedy troupe The Noise Next Door bring their live show to Storyhouse for the very first time this spring. They have already taken the comedy world…
Following last year’s momentous 50th anniversary celebrations, The Isle of Wight Festival today announces the first artists for the 2019 event, which kicks off the British festival season on 13th – 16th June.
“It’s the beginning of something quite special. It’s what the industry needs. There’s been a gap for such a long time and I see it as an Artistic Director as connecting those that have just graduated and stepping into a profession, getting their foot through the door can sometimes be a challenge and this is an opportunity.”
“We really enjoyed working with Gerry on The Miracle Of Great Homer Street last year and when we started talking about Yellow Breck Road he was the first choice to write it. He has a gift for capturing family life no matter what the setting so I think that the audience will enjoy this one!”
“The reason his words rang so true with me,” says Burrows, “is that the darkness of life is so important to filter, and take on board, and put back out – but these songs all have a trim of colour and an optimistic flare.”