Otley Courthouse Autumn-Winter Programme September 2022- February 2023

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music
LUNCHTIME
RECITAL: LEEDS
CONSERVATOIRE
music
MEGSON
Saturday 18th February
8pm
£17
theatre
NATIONAL
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OTHELLO
01943 467466
Thursday 16th February
1pm
£6
After a three year gap due to
the pandemic, we can finally
welcome back students from
Leeds Conservatoire
(formerly the Leeds College
of Music).
They'll be performing
recitals that are testament to
variety in the Courthouse's
classical music programme.
Whether it's solo music or
chamber music,
instrumentalists or vocalists,
you'll get the chance to hear
great talents at the start of
their careers.
Four 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 and 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 notoriety on the
British folk scene, not only
for their arresting and
intelligent songwriting, but
for their exquisite
musicianship and northern
humour. They’ve even made
time to collaborate with the
likes of Sam Kelly and Show
of Hands.
Thursday 23rd February
7pm
£15 Standard
£13 Courthouse Friends
An extraordinary new
production of Shakespeare’s
most enduring tragedy,
directed by Clint Dyer with a
cast that includes Giles
Terera (Hamilton), Rosy
McEwean (The Alienist) and
Paul Hilton (The Inheritance).
She’s a bright, headstrong
daughter of a senator;
elevated by her status but
stifled by its expectations.
He’s a refugee of slavery;
having risen to the top of a
white world, he finds love
across racial lines has a cost.
Wed in secret, Desdemona
and Othello crave a new life
together. But as unseen
forces conspire against
them, they find their future is
not theirs to decide.
Otley Courthouse
‘Folk Album of the Week’ –
The Times
‘A constant stream of
absolutely stunning albums
over the years and this is no
exception.’ – Mike Harding