Three times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards Megson draw heavily on their Teesside heritage to create a truly unique brand of folk music. The husband & wife duo bring an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars. Comprising Debs Hanna (Vocals, Whistle, Piano Accordion) and Stu Hanna (Guitar, Mandola, Banjo) Megson have gained fame on the British folk scene, not only for their arresting & intelligent songwriting, but for their exquisite musicianship and northern humour. As fRoots Magazine puts it ‘if you don’t like the music here then you have a problem’ .

Taking inspiration from their roots in the Irish and English traditions, Flook have an enviable trademark sound, weaving and spinning traditionally rooted tunes over precise acoustic grooves, with a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination. There is certainly no shortage of virtuosity amongst the members of Flook, but the unique impact of this band stems from the wholly intuitive, almost symbiotic, exchange between the various flutes, frets and skins.

Step into the magic of Christmas as Mat Jones brings Charles Dickens beloved seasonal classic to life in a breathtaking one-man performance. With nothing but his voice and physicality to weave the story, Mat seamlessly transforms into every characterfrom the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge to the haunting Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Through vivid narration, electrifying energy, and heartfelt emotion, Mat transports you to the snowy streets of Victorian London, where Scrooge embarks on his unforgettable journey of redemption. Witness the chilling whispers of Marleys ghost, the warmth of the Cratchit family, and the joy of Scrooges final transformationall in a performance that will leave you captivated by the spirit of the Christmas season. "meticulous, measured, authentic - Charles Hutchinson

Sometimes folk, sometimes not. India Electric Company use traditional instruments in contemporary styles to explore diverse themes from Eastern Europe, Irish traditions and urban alienation to end up with something “quirky and glittery - a veritable musical magpie’s nest.” - Mary Ann Kennedy, BBC Radio 3. After releasing their debut debut album The Girl I Left Behind Me in 2015 they began extensively supporting and accompanying Midge Ure throughout Europe. They performed live sessions on BBC Radio 2, 6 Music, as well as playing the likes of Glastonbury Festival and Cambridge Folk Festival. Currently they are embarking on their first tours of Australia, New Zealand, Scandinavia and Ireland to coincide with the release of their latest recordings.

Mr Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound!. In this original one man stage adaptation, award winning actor Jonathan Goodwin plays Sherlock Holmes and a host of other characters based on the world famous novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, expect atmospheric drama at its very best with this superb Victorian gothic thriller!

With Lost Dogs blend of dance, theatre and comedy, this Juliet & Romeo reveals the real story behind Shakespeare's lovers who it turns out didn't die in a tragic misunderstanding but grew up and lived happily ever after. Well, they lived at least!. Now they're 40ish and one of them is in the grips of a mid life crisis, they feel mocked by their teenage selves and haunted by the pressure of being the poster couple for romantic love. They decide to confront their struggles by putting on a performance- about themselves. Their therapist told them it was a terrible idea. Directed by Olivier nominated Ben Duke Wingfield Barns are thrilled to be host this 5 star show in collaboration with Creative Arts East. This contemporary adaptation is full of award winning choreography with fabulous storytelling, speech and comedy. Inventive smart writing all played along to a pop classics soundtrack. Not to be missed. Please note this performance runs for 75 minutes after which there will be a Q and A with the performers to round off the evening.

A stunning evening of classical music and song from Orlando Grant on Piano and Tenor Marcello Palazzo. The program for the evening will include Scriabin:24 Prelude Opus 24 for piano and for voice songs from Quilter, Warlock, Butterworth and Vaughan - Williams. Do join us to enjoy all of this in the exquisite setting of the Great Barn. Under 16yrs old free admission

Jude Kaine is renowned for his passionate and emotive performance's. His ability to blend folk, rock and blues into his unique style create an eclectic mix of melodic and thought provoking songs. In a career spanning many years Jude has recorded and performed internationally attracting the attention of legendary producer Gus Dudgeon of David Bowie and Elton John fame. Jude will be performing material from his current album "Something On My Brain", which is available to download/stream on all your favorite digital platforms

A fabulous night of live music as Magic Floor Productions present a wonderful selection of your musical favourite's.. You will be sure to leave humming those tunes. The program will include songs from...Les Miserable, Wicked, Hamilton, Sweeney Todd, South pacific, Little Shop of Horrors plus a sprinkling of Christmas Classics

Reimagine traditional melodies through pizzicato grooves, intricate guitar tunes and boundless improvisation. Their music captures the essence of their recent 870 miles walk of the Welsh Coast. "Weaving together a tapestry of shared experiences" (Songlines) "Their compositions are sophisticated yet rooted in tradition, blending fiddle, guitar and gorgeous vocal harmonies".

Its 1873 and the young Vincent van Gogh rents a room in the suburb of London while he is trained for a career as an art dealer. Slowly, he becomes aware of the the secrets which lie beneath the surface of everyday life in the house. Wright's play- premiered at The National Theatre - traces the transforming effects of love, sex and youthful adventure on van Gogh's still unfound talent as a painter.