May at the Milton Rooms

Ryedale Blues Club present Five Points Gang tomorrow night and on Friday, the Hilarity Bites Comedy Club features Lauren Pattison and Eddie Brimson.

The packed May schedule kicks off with The Salts on May 8 and, although The Barricade Boys on May 14 has sold out, there are still a few tickets left for Fairport Convention on May 20.

In conjunction with Kemps Books, there is poet Rob Cowen in conversation with Amy-Jane Beer on May 19 and a fascinating look at Cult Figure: Kenneth Williams on May 27.

Ryedale Blues Club is back with the Tom Killner Band on May 26 and a great family evening out is on offer at the Megaslam Wrestling on May 28.

A quick peek into June sees Lollypops and Moptops on June 18, a must for all fans of 1950s and 1960s music with Alan Mosca compering music from The Dreamers, Buddy Holly and The Everly Brothers. Not to be missed!

New events are being added all the time, so head over to www.themiltonrooms.com for the latest information and keep a lookout for the brand new website coming very soon. Below are the Milton Rooms events coming up. Visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/themiltonrooms to book tickets unless otherwise stated.

April

Thursday, April 28: Ryedale Blues Club presents Five Points Gang, a London-based blues trio which blends new original material with classic blues standards. 8pm. Tickets £10.

Friday, April 29: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club presents Lauren Pattison and Eddie Brimson. Lauren, an Edinburgh Best Newcomer Nominee 2017, is a comedian, actor and writer with numerous TV appearances, while Eddy Brimson has established himself on the live circuit and is regarded as one of the leading headliners in British comedy. 8pm. Tickets £10.

May

Sunday, May 8: The Salts Sea Shanties, a co-operative of seasoned musicians creating one of the most exciting and energetic sounds around, performing original material alongside their own interpretations of traditional songs. 7.30pm. Tickets £12.50.

Saturday, May 14: Tickets are sold out for The Barricade Boys, the UK’s most exciting theatrical vocal group. 7.30pm.

Thursday, May 19: In association with Kemps Books of Malton, naturalist and writer Amy-Jane Beer talks to author Rob Cowen about The Heeding, his raw, devastating, but hope-filled collection of poetry. 7.30pm. Ticket and book £18, Ticket only £10, students/under-18s £8.

Friday, May 20: Fairport Convention are in Malton as part of their Spring Tour. During the band’s 55 years of existence, there have been many changes, but one thing has remained the same - Fairport’s passion for performance. 7.30pm. Tickets £22 until tomorrow, thereafter £27.

Thursday, May 26: The Ryedale Blues Club features the Tom Killner Band. Tom is an up-and-coming blues guitarist from Rotherham. 8pm. Tickets £10.

Friday, May 27: Cult Figure: Kenneth Williams. He was a unique and beloved figure in British comedy history, from show-stealing performances on the radio in Hancock’s Half Hour and Round the Horne to more than 20 years of starring in the legendary Carry On films. Celebrated actor and impressionist Colin Elmer, who played Kenneth Williams in the UK tours of Round the Horne and Hancock’s Half Hour, reprises his role in this new production telling the great man’s story. 7.30pm. Tickets £12 or £10 concessions.

Saturday, May 28: A new feature for the Milton Rooms, Megaslam Wrestling – Live. The battle in the ring will see Team Megaslam battle it out with Team Nasty. Megaslam is a captivating live experience for the whole family. 7.30pm. Adults £12, children £10, Family ticket (two adults and two children) £36.

June

Saturday, June 18: Lollypops & Moptops, a must-see show for all 1950s and 1960s music fans. Compere for the evening is Alan Mosca (formerly of Freddie & The Dreamers), who retells stories of yesteryear with a touch of comedy, while recreating hits from the awesome Dreamers. Buddy Walker brings back to life the look and feel of Buddy Holly and finally National Music Tribute Award winners The Temple Brothers bring their tribute to The Everly Brothers. 7.30pm. Tickets £23.50.

Sunday, June 19: Red Ladder Theatre Company presents The Damned United, the story of Brian Clough’s 1974 journey from his beloved Derby County to the team he hated the most – Leeds United. 8pm. Tickets £12.50/concessions £10.

Saturday, June 25: Snake Davis with Chris Bannister. Top saxophone player Snake Davis, whose soulful sound has been heard with many great artists, from McCartney to The Eurythmics and Klingande to Calvin Harris, is joined by Chris Bannister, a singer songwriter guitarist of immense talent and class. 8pm. Tickets £20.

Thursday, June 30: Ryedale Blues Club present Redfish, a blistering UK-based band who started a new chapter in 2021, headed by the talented and highly-acclaimed singer/guitarist Christian Sharpe. .8pm. Tickets £10.

Saturday, July 2: Laurel Canyon Union, formed by ex-Acoustic Alchemy US Grammy-nominated drummer, John Shepard. They play tribute to the bands and singer/songwriters of the West Coast counter-culture of the 1960s and 1970s, such as Neil Young, The Eagles, The Byrds and James Taylor. 8pm. Tickets £12.50.

Friday, July 8: Walking the Invisible – Following jn the Brontes’ Footsteps. Author Michael Stewart tells of his journey walking the historic paths the sisters trod from Liverpool to Scarborough while writing their most famous works. 7.30pm. Ticket and book £18; ticket only £10; students/under-18s £8.

Saturday, July 16: Strictly Summer Spectacular. Dancing to the live sounds of Mr Swing’s Dance Orchestra, plus exhibition dances from top amateur ballroom competition stars Adam and Trish Cawood. 7.30pm. Tickets £22.50.

Are you ready to volunteer?

The Milton Rooms is seeking more volunteers, so anyone with a little time to spare can join the team, meet new people, learn new skills and support the venue. There are plenty of roles available, including office, tech operation, bar and front-of-house positions. Email info@themiltonrooms.com for more information or come along to our volunteers’ evening at the Milton Rooms on Friday, May 6 at 6.30pm to register your interest.