Rick Wakeman
Saturday 18 Sept, 7.30pm
A rare evening in the company of Rick Wakeman, his piano and a bunch of ridiculous anecdotes. Musician, storyteller and stalwart of BBC TV’s Grumpy Old Men, Rick’s membership of the huge 1970’s Prog Rock band Yes elevated him to the status of rock royalty. He’s here to play a few old favourites and share a few stories in his one man show. After the huge success of his recent concerts at Hampton Court Palace with The Six Wives of Henry VIII, we’re honoured that Rick is visiting Durham.
£25
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Sam Carter
The Studio Sessions
Sunday 19 Sept, 7.45pm
Winner of BBC Folk Awards 2010 Horizon Award for best newcomer, Sam has spent the last few years busily honing his craft both as a writer and performer, studying guitar with Martin Simpson and touring with Bellowhead whilst holding down his post as Artist in Residence at London’s Southbank Centre. A startlingly perceptive and self-assured singer armed with a killer voice, Sam is also one of the most gifted acoustic guitarists of his generation.
‘One of the most gifted acoustic guitarists of his generation’ Mike Harding, Radio 2
£10 (£9 conc), £8 Friends
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Frisky & Mannish
The College Years
Sunday 19 Sept, 8.00pm
Following their smash-hit debut show School of Pop, F&M are back with more pop-culture-parody. A musical comedy duo so deliriously entertaining, they drew breathless praise at last year's Edinburgh Fringe. Every great high-school show needs a kick-ass college sequel, and this year, the dynamite duo throw down the intellectual gauntlet with The College Years. A thesis in pop collision theory, focussing on the great pairings from Brandy and Monica to Freddie Mercury and what’s-her-face operabitch. The pair sing their way through hilarious musical parodies which have them marked down as the talents to watch.
£12 (£10 conc)
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Dennis Locorriere
With His Band Tomorrow Road
Wednesday 22 Sept, 7.30pm
Dennis has a voice which is recognised the world over, but his story is now so much more than Dr Hook. He now has a brand new CD, Post Cool to add to two acclaimed solo albums, two Live Concert DVDs and a three-disc box set; plus appearances at Glastonbury and Cropredy Festivals and several major international tours in his own right. Dennis’s songs have been recorded by artists from Bob Dylan to Jerry Lee Lewis; he was special guest with Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings on their 2008 UK tour and performed at Joe Brown’s 50th anniversary concert. With his sensational band of musicians, they perform the best of his solo work and the catalogue of classic songs from his former band. Plus Support.
£20
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The Boy With Tape On His Face
Thursday 23 Sept, 7.30pm
Basically, a fella with gaffer tape over his mouth doesn’t bode well for an evening of comedy. But this exciting one-man show from New Zealand is attracting attention across the globe. Strikingly original and an absolute delight to watch, this is one of the most innovative and downright hilarious shows for years. There’s no ‘walking into the wind’ or ‘stuck in a glass box’ here, but somehow, Sam Wills manages to get loads of laughs from his comic skill alone. Unique!
£10, £9 Friends
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