Simon Mayor and Hilary James – tour and workshop dates

Simon Mayor and Hilary James

Virtuoso mandolin, sensational songs, hot swing fiddle and huge lashings of fun from Britain’s leading ‘hot-fingered mandolin virtuoso’ Simon Mayor, and silver-voiced songstress Hilary James.

It’s probably the diversity of their repertoire that surprises people most: from folk songs to Berlioz, blues, classical mandolin show-stoppers, swing fiddle, and maybe a couple of their own infamous comic songs.

Oh, and Hilary might even manage a step dance if the wind is in the right direction!

Just recently their shows have enjoyed some added literary spice with a pre-concert film and poetic excursions from their new book Of Death And A Banana Skin.

Pepper it all with Simon’s unique brand of off-beat humour and Hilary’s honey-dripping voice for a massively entertaining evening not to be missed.
Serious stuff – but don’t take it too seriously!

Artists’ website: https://mayorandjames.com

‘The Kissing Gate/The Strawberry Tree’ – officially live:

Tour and Workshop dates

December 2022

Musical Mystery Tour Family Cushion Concert
Musical fun with Simon and Hilary. Children bring a cushion, chairs provided for grown-ups
Sunday 4th December 2022. Morrell Room, Church Lane, Streatley, Berkshire RG8 9HT   Tel: 0118 9268615 Tickets £8.00 — Starts 3.00pm.
Tickets from ‘Inspiration’, The Arcade, Goring – Details and Booking

Slim Panatella & The Mellow Virginians (Simon Mayor Christmas Special)
(Featuring – Simon Mayor, Hilary James, Richard Collins, Andy Baum)
Sunday 4th December 2022. Morrell Room, Church Lane, Streatley, Berkshire RG8 9HT    Tel: 0118 9268615 – Tickets £15.00 Starts 7:00pm.
Also from ‘Inspiration’, The Arcade, Goring – or – Details and Booking

Simon Mayor and Hilary James
Sat 10th Dec 2022. Florence Nightingale Hall, Mill Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 5BD Details and Booking
Tel 01773 856545 Tickets £9.00 & £12.00 — Starts 7:30pm

Simon Mayor and Hilary James
Sunday 11th December 2022. Desford Hall Lindridge Lane, Leicester LE9 9GN
Tel: 01455 824 730 or Tel: 0145 823 537 Tickets £12.00 — Starts 7:30pm

Simon Mayor and Hilary James
Monday 12th December 2022. Bonington Theatre, Arnold Leisure Centre, High St, Nottingham NG5 7EE Tel: 0115 901 3640 Tickets £12.00 – Starts 7:30pm

January 2023

Simon Mayor – MANDOLIN WORKSHOP WEEKEND  Details and Booking
Hilary James & Janet Giraudo – ‘TWO SISTERS’ SONG WEEKEND Details and Booking
Friday 20th (4:00pm) – Sunday 22nd January 2023 (4:00pm)  Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset, TA44BD.     Tel: 01984 618274

Simon Mayor, Hilary James & Janet Giraudo – Evening Concert
Saturday 21st January 2022 Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset TA44BD
Tel: 01984 618274 Tickets £12:00 – Starts 8:00pm

March 2023

Simon Mayor Mandolin Retreat
A Carolan Special – A weekend of the music of Turlough O’Carolan arranged for mandolin ensemble.
Friday March 10th – Sunday 12th Weekend mandolin workshop Friday 5:00 p.m. – Sunday 4:00 p.m.
Kenwood Hall Hotel, Kenwood Road, Sheffield, Yorks S7 1NQ Tel: 0118 9268615
Details & Booking


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