Episodes
Olivier-award winning actor Guy Masterson joins Stuart Laundy to talk about all things acting, including the solo show of A Christmas Carol which he is bringing to The Witham on November 24. Plus a new single from Ian Bailey, who will entertain us at a gig next year and news of new shows now on sales from Izzy Walsh and the Jive Aces
Lucy Ward explains how a singer from Derbyshire hooked up with performers from Iceland and Canada to record an album and embark on a UK tour. Plus news of a gig next year from Jim Boden and the Remnant Kings
This week we chat to actress Liz Grand ahead of her show Enid Blyton – Noddy, Big Ears and Lashings of Controversy. We look forward to panto season and there's news of a Status Quo tribute gig that's sure to delight rock fans. All this plus a look at what's coming up in the next few days.
We catch up with the Castle Players busy rehearsing for their latest production, Our Town. Plus Jo Caulfield chats about her new tour show and news of a show by the Three Degrees next year.
Actor Jonathan Goodwin joins us ahead of his visit to The Witham in November to chat about Sherlock Holmes, his love of Victorian and Edwardian fiction and much else besides. There's music from Scottish folk trio Salt House, who are heading this way next March and a look at what's coming up
Comedian Markus Birdman chats about his new tour show Platinum and how his experiences recovering from a stroke in 2021 form the basis of the show. Plus news of a gig from Mark Harrison in February next year and the regular what's on slot with Jane Woodward.
A fascinating chat with Colin Hall about the show he is bringing to The Witham with his old friend Bob Harris about the songs Lennon and McCartney wrote for other artists during the 1960s. Plus news of a gig next year by Tommy BLaize, lead singer with the Strictly Come Dancing backing band and a look at what's coming up in the week ahead.
We're back after our summer break for season 2! This week's show is a look at the autumn programme. Peter Dixon, promoter with Funny Way To Be chats about what's coming up and the comedy front and Jane Woodward joins host Stuart Laundy to chat about forthcoming theatre, music and more.
What better to do on a pretty average August bank holiday weekend than share some new music from artists coming to The Witham?There's the NE Street Band's version of the Springsteen classic Born to Run; a track from the forthcoming new album from Starlite & Campbell and the lead track from Ian M Bailey's as yet untitled new album.Enjoy!
In the final show of the first season, special guest is Roy Gullane of The Tannahill Weavers, who are coming to The Witham on September 15. Plus news of a show by 80s pop superstar Paul Young and the usual what's on round-up.
An entertaining chat with Eddie Lundon, founder member of China Crisis, on everything from being championed by John Peel and Janice Long to 80s retro tours, plus news of a gig next year from cross over blues artist Ajay Srivastav and our regular look at what's coming up.
An update on the Teesdale Business Awards as the deadline for nominations approaches. Plus, Kitchen Zoo, which is bringing family show The Tortoise and the Hare to The Witham on Tuesday, July 25. There's also what's on and news of a fabulous Abba tribute show coming in October.
It's laughter all the way this week with six comedians heading to Barnard Castle in the last week of July to preview shows they are taking to Edinburgh – promoter Peter Dixon outlines what's in stores and special guest is Anth Young. Plus we've the usual look at what's coming up including a tribute to ELO and a stage play featuring a former Dr Who.
Suzi Starlite and Simon Campbell chat about getting into shape for a UK tour, a "whirlwind musical romance" and there's an exclusive first play of a track from their new album Starlite.One which will be released in September.Plus news of tickets on sale for The Manfreds and what's coming up in the next few days.
This week, we chat to actress Alison Skilbeck about her critically acclaimed play Mrs Roosevelt Flies to London... and playing the femme fatale Helen from Tadcaster in the Alan Plater TV classic The Beiderbecke Affair!Plus news of more live theatre and a gig featuring 80s chart-toppers Hue and Cry
County Durham film-maker Dean Midas is about to set the cameras rolling on his latest project – with The Witham used as a kay location. He joins us to chat about The Devil's Stone.Music comes from Rob Heron and the Teapad Orchestra ahead of their gig on July 6 and Jane Woodward will rundown the latest what's on news at The Witham.
In the final part of our short series looking at what makes The Witham a community arts centre, we chat to Andrew Nicholson about leading Barnard Castle Band and taking to the decks for fundraising discos. Plus news of a 50s rock 'n' roll night and other what's on updates.
Christina Castling chats about her role with the Turrets Youth Theatre group and also about her new play Beyond Caring, which debuts later this year. There's news of a classic rock show and a look at what's coming up.
The first in a short series explaining what makes The Witham a community arts centre and not simply a venue in which to perform. Guests include Annette Butters, musical director of the community orchestra and choir and Jonathan Wallis, chairman of Barnard Castle Christmas Lights Committee an organiser of August's classic car meet at Barnard Castle School. What's coming up includes SuRie, Henry Normal, The NE Street Band and The Carpenters Experience
This week we're looking forward to the Summer Festival of free performances in The Witham Garden. One of those taking part will be Barney-based singer-songwriter Bee Davison, who drops by to chat about her latest project. Meanwhile, Chris Difford, of Squeeze fame, will be bringing his Not Only But Also tour to the centre.
Dr Robert joins us ahead of The Blow Monkeys' gig on Friday, June 23, talking politics and music, a busy 2023, Top of the Pops (just don't mention 'Sophistipop'). Plus, what's coming up and a cracking track from Eliza Carthy ahead of the show with her dad Martin.
This week we chat to singer Claire Martin about her forthcoming visit to the region; a project very close to her heart and mentoring the next generation of young performers. Plus Starlite and Campbell share their latest release – tribute to the late great Gordon Lightfoot.
We've a Eurovision theme to this week's show as the UK's 2018 contestant SuRie joins us to reminisce, chat about her new album Building a Woman and look forward to her gig at The Witham on Tuesday, June 6, which is part of her Cover/Me UK tour. Details: https://thewitham.org.uk/event/surie-cover-me/Plus, new music from singer guitarist Arielle, who is supporting When Rivers Meet on May 19, and a look at the coming week's events.
Music and chat with singer-songwriter Ian Bailey, who will play an acoustic set on Saturday, May 13. Details: https://thewitham.org.uk/event/an-acoustic-evening-with-singer-songwriter-ian-m-bailey/Plus: competition time – win tickets to our screening of Living (12a). Send your answers to info@thewitham.org.uk.Summer programme launch. Comedy promoter Peter Dixon and marketing officer Jane Woodward chat about what coming up in the next five months.00.00 Intro00.36 Ian Bailey18.15 Cinema ticket competition19.00 Peter Dixon - summer programme comedy highlights24.40 Jane Woodward - summer progra...
The Witham's new director chats to Stuart Laundy about her first impressions of the arts centre since taking up the post.
Music and chat with Cornwall-based Sarah ahead of her show at The Witham on Thursday, May 4. Topics include her recent European dates, recording in the local church... and the joy of fresh laundry on tour! Details of Sarah's show at The Witham: https://thewitham.org.uk/event/sarah-mcquaid/
This episode features Andy Yeadon chatting about the benefits of alternative and holistic therapies ahead of his latest term of Quigong sessions. For details, call 07967 531905 or email mail@andrewyeadon.co.uk or to https://thewitham.org.uk/workshop/tai-chi-quigong-classes/
We've got some cracking live music coming up and two acts who are playing at The Witham in the coming weeks and months have released new singles. Have a listen to When Rivers Meet and Starlite & Campbell. For ticket details go to https://thewitham.org.uk
Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman chat about the release of their new album Almost a Sunset ahead of their show at The Witham on Tuesday, April 25. Full details and tickets: https://thewitham.org.uk/event/kathryn-roberts-and-sean-lakeman/
Stuart Laundy chats to Morgan and West ahead of their Unbelievable Science show at The Witham on Friday, April 7. Ticket details: https://thewitham.org.uk/event/funny-way-to-be-comedy-morgan-west-unbelievable-science/