Christine Tobin

Irish-born singer-songwriter Christine Tobin makes a welcome first visit to The Plough. Her style, although rooted in jazz, is steeped in the singer-songwriter tradition. Her sound is rich, authentic and deeply expressive and was described by the Guardian as “Tobin’s 24 carat voice” while praising her both for the poetry of her compositions and her golden voice. Much of her repertoire is self-penned and Tobin has received many accolades for her skills as a writer and arranger. Romantic and radical, Christine is a musical free spirit who in 2008 was named Best Vocalist at the BBC Jazz Awards. She is accompanied at The Plough by Phil Robson on guitar, Dave Whitford on double bass and Thebe Lipere on percussion.

Full £14.00    Concession £12.00    Supporter £10.00   

A Plough Event at R.H.S. Rosemoor Gardens

Show of Hands

The Plough Arts Centre’s patrons, Steve Knightley and Phil Beer are widely acknowledged as the finest acoustic roots duo in England. Knightley, who writes most of their inspired material and Beer, a dazzling multi instrumentalist, have built up a huge following which has seen them sell out the Royal Albert Hall three times, headline major festivals from Glastonbury to WOMAD and playing all over the world, from Europe to America, Australia and India. Voted Best Live Act by the public at the 2004 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, the jury is still out on just what kind of music they play. A genre defying mix of rock, roots, blues, country and trad, and often influenced by the music of other countries, it is played out on an array of instruments from slide guitar to fiddle, mandolin to South American cuatro. They sold out at RHS Rosemoor in 2007 but with two nights to choose from you’ll still need to book early….

Free access to gardens from 4pm for ticket holders. Rosemoor 'Garden Kitchen' Restaurant open for afternoon teas and for pre-performance suppers from 6pm. Booking advisable Tel 01805 626821

Full £17.00    Concession £16.00    Supporter £15.00   

£16 RHS Members

A Plough Event at R.H.S. Rosemoor Gardens

Show of Hands

The Plough Arts Centre’s patrons, Steve Knightley and Phil Beer are widely acknowledged as the finest acoustic roots duo in England. Knightley, who writes most of their inspired material and Beer, a dazzling multi instrumentalist, have built up a huge following which has seen them sell out the Royal Albert Hall three times, headline major festivals from Glastonbury to WOMAD and playing all over the world, from Europe to America, Australia and India. Voted Best Live Act by the public at the 2004 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, the jury is still out on just what kind of music they play. A genre defying mix of rock, roots, blues, country and trad, and often influenced by the music of other countries, it is played out on an array of instruments from slide guitar to fiddle, mandolin to South American cuatro. They sold out at RHS Rosemoor in 2007 but with two nights to choose from you’ll still need to book early….

Free access to gardens from 4pm for ticket holders. Rosemoor 'Garden Kitchen' Restaurant open for afternoon teas and for pre-performance suppers from 6pm. Booking advisable Tel 01805 626821

Full £17.00    Concession £16.00    Supporter £15.00   

£16 RHS Members

The Dead Betas, Monobloggers, Gutted for Dave

Local dance/punk band, The Dead Betas take to the stage once again to put on a night of crazed punk music mixed with clunge busting dance music from all areas of dance, trance, drum & bass and dubstep. ‘Beefed up synth punk like nothing you've heard before, animals on the stage, a performance worth seeing every time’. Definitely one for those that love to dance! Support comes all the way from Wolverhampton, from two young bands that are always worth the watch, the energetic and exciting Monobloggers, and the grrrl punk anthems of Gutted for Dave. A gig not to be missed, for all you punk lovers and ravers alike!

Bar ID required (passport/driving license) 8pm doors for 8-30pm. Standing gig

£4 in adv/£5 door/ £6 balcony seats

Caruso and The 'Quake

The Italian opera singer Enrico Caruso was at the height of his fame when he performed Carmen at the San Francisco Opera House in April 1906. He woke-up the next morning to find his hotel room collapsing on top of him. ‘Quake’ tells of Caruso's escape through the earthquake, the fires and the army gun powdering the city. But can he shake off the ghosts from his past and the terrible choices he has to make to survive? Beautiful storytelling and live opera singing combine to reveal the heart behind a legend featuring live music from Puccini, Rossini, Leoncavallo, Tosti and the immortal song that Caruso introduced to the World: “O Sole mio”

+ Opera Singing Workshop 4-6pm (see special workshops).

Full £12.00    Concession £10.00    Supporter £8.00   

An Evening with Johnnie Walker

From pirate radio to Buckingham Palace and an MBE, Johnnie Walker tells the amazing story of how he came to be one of the best known and most loved broadcasters in Britain, with a voice recognised by millions. Frank, honest and often very funny, this is a fascinating and captivating insight into an amazing life that will both inspire and entertain.

Full £15.00    Concession £14.00    Supporter £13.00