Harrogate Theatre : Kate Rusby at Christmas

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Approximate running time: 2 hours 10 minutes
(includes 20 minute interval)

“…her songs are as crisp and even as freshly fallen snow” The Sun 2011

“Her arrangements conjured up traditional country Christmas times of yesteryear with perfect harmonies” The Nottingham Post 2011

Kate Rusby is steeped in her local traditions and tonight showcases the carols and songs learnt through childhood in her native South Yorkshire. Come along to hear new variations of familiar carols mostly unheard outside the area together with a selection of old favourites.

In this 20^th anniversary year of Kate’s career the celebrations continue and this un-missable evening of entertainment will feature songs from Kate’s two albums of Yorkshire-inspired songs and carols. Kate is touring this Christmas season with her hugely talented band, complete with brass quintet – a rousing Christmas celebration!

The defining voice of contemporary English folk music, Kate Rusby’s exquisite interpretations of traditional songs and finely wrought self-penned tunes have won her an audience that reaches beyond the genre. A rare achievement for a folk artist but entirely understandable given Rusby’s expressive vocals that invest whatever she sings with irresistible emotional depth.

Hear a clip of Kate singing The Holly & The Ivy

South Yorkshire has a very strong tradition of carol singing starting early November. Sunday lunchtimes see 100s of carollers cram into various pubs in the locality to join in the unashamedly joyous singing – standing room only! At its heart, it represents an oral tradition, constantly evolving, passed down from generation to generation, with roots dating back over 200 years.