ON Tour is an established touring scheme run by Rural Arts which brings professional performers to a range of community venues across North Yorkshire.
If you are involved with a local hall or community centre and want to join the scheme please contact Rural Arts On Tour Co-ordinator, Janice McVay:
T
01845 526536
E janice@ruralarts.org
Promoter Pack
Click... to download a copy of the promoter selection and booking form pack (pdf)
Click... to download a copy of the 'Don't Panic!' booklet to help you plan and run an On Tour event (pdf)
Click... to download a six week countdown schedule developed by On Tour veterans Terrington Arts (pdf)
Spring 2010
to view/download a (pdf) programme click here...
Tickets available from venues - some shows available to book online with Dig Yorkshire 
Prices start from £6 full & £4 concession
Click for full performance diary
Angus and Ross – Holmes and Watson: The Farewell Tour
In this glorious, comical romp, Sherlock Holmes, his companion Dr Watson, his landlady Mrs Hudson and Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard re-enact one of the detective’s most baffling unrecorded cases - The Case of the Prime Minister, the Floozie and the Lummock Rock
Lighthouse. But who is lurking unseen in the wings, planning another deadly strike....?
An absolute hoot -with a twist in the tale.
“In these days of recession, this show is a truly delightful comfort blanket
and very funny to boot” Ripley Town Hall
“This show is so funny it should carry a government health warning” The Acorn Theatre, Worksop
Tue 23rd March 7.30pm
Milton Rooms, Malton, 01653 691992, 
Wed 24th March 7.30pm
Kirkby Fleetham Village Hall, 01609 748281
Thu 25th March, 7.30pm
Wass Village Hall 01347 868703,
Fri 26th March 8.00pm
Follifoot VillageHall, 01423 870501,
Martin Speake and Colin Oxley Duo - In Concert
Oxley perform music composed or associated with Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Johnny Green and many others. The intimacy of the duo allows for close, improvised interplay that is melodic, lyrical and infused with a harmonic richness. The result is a performance of unique, personal interpretations of some of the greatest music in the jazz repertoire.
“..one of the most original and interesting jazz saxophonists on the British scene” TIME OUT
“I listen again to Colin Oxley’s glorious guitar, responding with both masterly chording and joyful single notes to every mood” Humphrey Littleton
Website: www.martinspeake.co.uk
Fri 26th March 7.30pm
Great Broughton Village Hall, 01642 712437
Sat 27th March 7.30pm
Topcliffe and Asenby Village Hall, 01845 577315,
Thu 1st April 7.30pm
Ganton Village Hall, 01944 710794
Fri 2nd April 8.00pm
Sutton on Forest Village Hall, 01347 810206
Sat 3rd April 7.30pm
The Galtres Centre, Easingwold, 01347 822472
Fri 9th April, 7.30pm
Potto Village Hall, 01642 700609,
Sat 10th April, 7.30pm
Thirkleby Church, 01845 501394,
Lempen Puppets – Ugly Beauty
In the Kingdom of Rumours there lives a Princess. Princess Suzanna the Beautiful. But why is she so sad? And what in the world will make her happy? Only Melodious, the cripple, has the gift to unlock the truth behind the mask. A theatrical performance using acting, puppets,
shadows and music for everyone from 6 years old to 106 years young. Lempen Puppets have delighted children and adults alike with previous performances as part of ON Tour.
"..a delightful show which had children and adults entranced"
Rural Arts promoter
Website: www.lempen.co.uk
Thu 15th April 2.00pm
The Old Courthouse, Thirsk, 01845 526536,
Sat 17th April 7.00pm
Tholthorpe Village Hall, 01347 833066
Sat 15th May 6.00pm
Carleton Village Hall, 01756 791356
Jiving Lindy Hoppers – Rhythm is our business
Rhythm is what they do …internationally acclaimed award winning dance company the Jiving Lindy Hoppers will perform a selection of dances inspired by America’s authentic jazz (ie not Broadway style ‘show jazz’ ) dance tradition, including the Charleston, Big Apple,
Rhythm Tap and of course their trademark Lindy Hop. A high energy show suitable for the whole family – all ages welcome - and includes audience participation. Jiving Lindy Hoppers wowed audiences several years ago when they first appeared as part of ON Tour and we are
delighted to welcome them back again.
“The Jiving Lindy Hoppers….pour out thrilling dance moves, one after the other” Edinburgh Evening News
“..the dancers who leave the crowd whistling and baying for more”
The Guardian
Website: www.jivinglindyhoppers.com
Tue 13th April 7.30pm
Hinderwell Village Hall, 01947 840561,
Wed 14th April 7.30pm
Hackness Village Hall, 01723 363731,
Thu 15th April 7.30pm
Helperby Village Hall, 01423 360364,
Fri 16th April 7.30pm
Terrington Village Hall, 01653 648249,
Sat 17th April 7.30pm
Amerdale Hall, Arncliffe, 01756 770235
Groanbox Boys – Groanbox
Groanbox, the North American trio of Michael Ward-Bergeman, Cory Seznec and Paul Clifford, are a musical hybrid of ideas and ideals. At first glance a roots band steeped in the traditions of American music, they play with all the guts of rock and roll and all the soul of the
wandering troubadour. But somewhere along the way, that troubadour turned off the road and, setting sail from the melting pot of New Orleans, began a journey that would take their sound to new, unchartered territories with influences from around the world.
...it was percussionist Paul Clifford who held ones attention. With a calabash (gourd shell), an old piece of a yew tree and various implements he unleashed a torrent of sounds. Hammering, stroking, hitting, whistling and eventually grabbing their Freedom boot (a six foot pole garnished with 420 bottle caps, a boot and symbols) he was at times shamanistic.
Paul Kerr, Americana UK, April 2009.
Website: www.groanbox.com
Fri 30th April 7.30pm
Cropton Village Hall, 01751 417692,
Sat 1st May 7.30pm
Hutton Rudby Village Hall, 01642 701466,
Sun 2nd May 7.30pm
Milton Rooms, Malton, 01653 691992,
Fri 7th May 7.30pm
Snainton Village Hall, 01723 859201
Sat 8th May 7.30pm
Welburn Village Hall, 01653 619764,
Click for performance diary
For a print version of this programme please contact Janice McVay
E janice@ruralarts.org
T 01845 526536
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