Let’s Dance is an initiative spearheaded by former Strictly Come Dancing star and broadcaster Angela Rippon to encourage the nation to dance – and it’s coming to the Milton Rooms at the beginning of next month.
Malton’s Kirkham Henry Performing Arts have booked the venue on Sunday, March 2 to showcase their community adult classes.
Admission is free and the hope is that people will come and see demonstrations of each class, join in if they want to and be inspired to take up dance as a way of improving their health and wellbeing. The event runs from 1pm to 5.30pm – see themiltonrooms.com/whats-on/ for more details.
And further ahead, tickets are selling quickly for a visit to the Milton Rooms by the hugely-popular writer and broadcaster the Rev Richard Coles on June 6. The event is part of Kemps Bookshops Literary Events and he is promoting the latest book of his bestselling Canon Clement series. More information at themiltonroom.com/whats-on
This month the beat turns tropical on the 8th with York Latinos and a night of Cuban music and dance. Tickets have sold out for the NE Street Band and the music of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band on February 15 and there are two Rural Arts offerings, Ugg ’n’ Ogg and The World’s First Dogg on the 20th and Ma Bessie’s Prohibition Party on the 21st. Oh, and don’t forget Megaslam Wrestling on the 19th.
Ryedale Blues Club has the first of its line-up for 2025 with the Big Wolf Band on the 27th and the following evening the Hilarity Bites Comedy Club is back with Howard Walker, Al Stevenson and host Catherine Young.
New events are being added to the programme all the time, so head over to www.themiltonrooms.com to see what’s coming up and to book tickets. And if you are interested in becoming a trustee of the Milton Rooms or joining the dedicated band of volunteers which keep the venue running, email info@themiltonrooms.com for more information.
February
Saturday, February 8: York Latinos – A Night of Latin Music and Dance. Join York Latinos for The Cuban Experience, a lively celebration of Cuban music and culture. Their diverse backgrounds unite to create a unique sound that pays homage to the traditional rhythms of their homelands, while infusing them with contemporary flair. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a newcomer to Latin beats, join them on a musical journey straight to the heart of the tropical island, led by incredible musicians and fantastic dancer from Havana. 8pm. Tickets £
Wednesday, February 19: Megaslam Wrestling. The incredible live experience for families returns to Malton as Megaslam presents its new 2025 Live and Loaded Tour. Be prepared for two hours of great family entertainment as the stars of Team Nasty and Team Megaslam take to the ring. The larger-than-life superstars will compete in edge-of-the-seat, action-packed matches including Megaslam Championship, Megaslam Rumble, Megaslam Ladies and much more. 7pm. Tickets: £12 adults, £10 under-16s, £36 family ticket.
Thursday, February 20: Rural Arts presents Ugg ’n’ Ogg and The World’s First Dogg. In the fresh sparkling world just after the last Ice Age, there were no dogs. So how did we get our best friend and the world’s number one pet, the dog? Well, along came two young hunter-gatherers called Ugg ’n’ Ogg to pal up with the wolves Tooth ’n’ Claw and embark on a fun-packed adventure where, despite flying meat bones, raging forest infernos and even a time-travelling stick, they finally get to invent the dog and save everyone from a life of doglessness. 2pm. Tickets £8 adults, £4 children age two and over.
Friday, February 21: Ma Bessie’s Prohibition Party. Building on her passion for the Empress of the Blues, Julia Titus started to perform as Ma Bessie in 2015 to share the music of Bessie Smith and her contemporaries with a new generation. Julia’s rich, warm vocal sound is mixed with a dynamic group of musicians who look as well as sound the part. Ma Bessie combines classic blues and jazz tunes from the inter-war years with a selection of original songs and handpicked covers from the past 50 years of popular music. 7.30pm. Tickets £15.
Thursday, February 25: Grant Harris Medium. Join Grant for one of his evenings of mediumship and see him work as he connects with loved ones to provide messages of support, reassurance and clarity. Grant is becoming one of the UK’s most sought after mediums. 8pm. Tickets £15 from www.grantharrismedium.com or phone 01709 437700.
Thursday, February27: Ryedale Blues Club – Big Wolf Band. The Big Wolf Band, a highly acclaimed group with multiple award nominations, was formed in Birmingham in 2014 by celebrated guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Jonathan Earp, along with bassist Mick Jeynes. The band is often described as explosive, dynamic, raw, emotional and hardworking and with Tim Jones on drums, Justin Johnson on guitar and Robin Fox on keys, they form a formidable, powerful blues rock powerhouse. 8pm. Tickets £10.
Friday, February 28: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club featuring Howard Walker, Al Stevenson and host Catherine Young. Howard Walker hails from Yorkshire and proffers oodles of warmth with observations on everyday life. Al Stevenson is the quick-witted, sharp-tongued lad from Newcastle whose charm allows him to tear through audiences with rapid fire. Catherine Young is quickly making a name for herself as one of the most exciting new acts to come out of the North East in recent years. 8pm. Tickets £10.
March
Sunday March 2: Let’s Dance. Let’s Dance is a national campaign to inspire everyone in the UK to embrace dance as a way of improving their health, connect with others and have fun. Kirkham Henry Performing Arts have booked the Milton Rooms for this event. More information on www.themiltonrooms.com/whats-on
Friday, March 7: Greg Brice. Back when Greg Brice played the pubs, clubs and bars of the West Midlands, he’d often find some of the toughest audiences you could imagine hanging on to his every word within a few bars. His intricate fingerstyle guitar and strident electric slide connected in the raw and immediate way that only proper roots music can. Now, in the hush of the UK’s Blues and Americana clubs, it’s the quality of his songwriting that’s capturing people’s imagination. They know something that the rest of the UK Blues scene will soon realise – that Greg Brice is a proper talent. 8pm. Tickets £10.
Sunday, March 9: An evening with Edwina Hayes. She is one of the finest female singer/songwriters this country has produced in years. Edwina Hayes brings together English folk, Americana and the rich Northern singer/songwriter tradition to create a sound that is truly her own. She has toured with such notable performers as Jools Holland, Van Morrison, Nanci Griffith and Loudon Wainwright III. 7.30pm. Tickets £15.
Friday, March 14: An Evening with Alfie Moore – ‘A Fair Cop’. In almost 20 years as a cop on the beat on Humberside, Alfie Moore has seen it all so, in addition to all that policing knowledge and experience, he has a wealth of hilarious stories you ‘just couldn’t make up’. Now he brings a fun-filled stand-up ‘Work in Progress’ to the Milton Rooms ahead of recording a new series of his BBC Radio 4 comedy show ‘It’s A Fair Cop’.
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