BEST known for his witty songs and his incredible ability with a guitar, Richard Digance is coming to Whitby Pavilion’s Theatre later this year.

After wowing the Edinburgh festival earlier this year, gaining a number of five star reviews, Richard is now going on tour and will call in at Whitby Pavilion on Saturday, July 10, roviding a fun, relaxing and all-round enjoyable night out.

Richard is a rare performer in that he's respected by comedians for his original material and by musicians for being rated as one of Britain's greatest acoustic guitarists.

Many people sing, play guitar and tell stories but not many have supported Steve Martin, Robin Williams or played a guitar duet with Brian May of Queen, but Richard Digance has.

His evergreen career has been acknowledged through numerous awards within both the music and entertainment industries, from a BAFTA Nomination as a TV entertainer to a Gold Award from The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters.

He is included in The Virgin Anthology of Songwriters for his important contribution to British comedy songwriting.

Richard is also a world-acclaimed poet, an author and an artist.

On his own ITV Saturday-night show Richard has played guitar with Queen's Brian May, The Moody Blues, Status Quo, Chris deBurgh, Juan Martin, Marc Cohn and Elkie Brooks.

Tickets for ‘Richard Digance’ are now on sale priced at £16.50 and are available from The Pavilion’s Box Office (01947) 458899 and via www.whitbypavilion.co.uk