VILLAGERS near York are having the last laugh as their village hall becomes a mecca for some of comedy s biggest stars. Elvington’s modest village hall - with just 140 seats - has been regularly packed to capacity since clinical pharmacist and entertainment promoter Andy Owen staged the first Comedy Night back in 2014. Andy’s headline act that night was Britain’s Got Talent runner-up and Phoenix Nights guest star Steve Royle. And in news to bring a smile to locals faces, Steve is coming back to Elvington on Saturday July 17 for two one-hour family shows. All proceeds from the ticket sales are going to a good cause - to boost funds for Elvington Under 5’s playgroup that needs a new roof.
Each show will welcome live audiences in line with the current government roadmap out of lockdown. The opening programme of socially distanced gigs kicks off with BBC Folk Awards Best Duo nominees, Belshazzer’s Feast on Thursday, May 27. Other programme highlights include Mercury Prize nominee and I Am Kloot frontman John Bramwell, who takes to the stage on Friday 28 May, performing tracks from his debut solo album and Kloot classics. Director, DJ, author and broadcaster Don Letts looks back on his exceptional life on Saturday 29 May, as part of his There and Black Again book tour. With tales of befriending Bob Marley after sneaking into his hotel room and touring with The Clash, Don discusses Black Lives Matter, his new book and treading his own path.
(Photo: The Met/Facebook) THE PANDEMIC brought the world to a standstill and many events, gigs and concerts had to be cancelled or rescheduled last year. However, lockdown restrictions are gradually easing and live music and theatre will return in May, but only “if strict conditions are met”. Today, (22 April) The Met on Market Street, Bury announced plans for shows with live audiences, in line with the current government roadmap out of lockdown.
What shows are lined up at The Met? (Facebook/@metbury) The opening programme of socially distanced gigs kicks off with BBC Folk Awards Best Duo nominees, Belshazzer’s Feast on Thursday 27 May.