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21February
Martin Simpson
“One of the
virtuoso instrumentalists of the English music scene… sounds better than
ever” **** The Guardian
One of England’s most revered folk performers,
widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in
the world, Martin’s interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of
storytelling. His remarkable solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and
deeply moving. Always prolific, and never one to rest long without a
guitar in his hands and a song in his head, Martin Simpson continues to travel
the length and breadth of the UK and beyond giving rapt audiences passion,
sorrow, love, beauty, tragedy and majesty through his remarkable intimate solo
performances. Martin has been nominated an astounding 32 times in the 18
years of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards – more than any other performer – and has
won numerous awards.
Martin’s new
solo album, Skydancers, will be released in April 2024 on
Topic Records. The album is a twin release featuring a live CD recorded on
recent gigs and a studio CD including some of Martin’s absolutely favourite
musicians.
Last year’s album with Nashville’s Thomm
Jutz, Nothing But Green Willow : The Songs Of Mary Sands And Jane
Gentry, received superlative reviews from both sides of the
Atlantic. “Drizzling with Simpson’s shining guitars” The Guardian
“A record of rare power and significance” 9/10 Guitarist
A virtuoso player without question, but above all
Martin Simpson conveys his diverse treasure trove of material from the heart,
performing with rare subtlety, intensity and honesty. A true master of his art.
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Upcoming Events
12December
Joanne is very rich but all alone on Christmas Eve. She hates Christmas with a passion and explains at length what is wrong with it. She eventually nods off and awakes to find a wo...
12December
A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England school remains on campus during Christmas break. He soon forms an unlikely bond with a brainy but damaged troublemaker, and with the scho...
14December
Otley Players present: Camelot
Camelot the Panto is an exciting and entertaining Christmas pantomime that brings the medieval world of Camelot to life....
17December
The Albion Christmas Band, widely regarded as the premier seasonal show, has been touring for 25 years this year, and attracts sell-out audiences across the UK. Indeed, many people...
19December
Lunchtime Recital with Bethany-Hannah Winteringham (Soprano)
POSTPONED! We are working on a new date and will announce it as soon as possible. Bethany-Hannah Winteringham, soprano, completed her undergraduate studies at Leeds Conse...
19December
Otley Film Society: The Holdovers
A cranky history teacher at a prep school is forced to remain on campus over the Christmas holidays with a grieving cook and a troubled student who has no place to go....
20December
Save money and buy our Cinema Live Musicals Season Ticket! Includes all 5 screenings for £65 (£55 for Friends)! Bringing much loved musicals of the West End onto the big scre...
23December
Otley Film Society presents: It’s a Wonderful Life
An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. Director: Frank Capra Writers: Fra...
05January
The Royal Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty (Recorded Screening)
Magic and fairytale characters are brought to life through ballet – a family favourite. Holding a very special place in The Royal Ballet’s repertory The Sleeping Beauty was th...
09January
Otley Film Society: The Teachers’ Lounge
When Carla's money is stolen, she investigates despite colleagues' objections, unaware this will spark significant trouble....
10January
Explore the tragic, funny and often unbelievable life of fiction’s most famous Jew in this acclaimed theatre production that has toured over 50 countries. Written and perform...
16January
An epic that details the chequered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship ...
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