New Show for 2026!
Our new show for 2026 takes inspiration from William Irving's painting 'The Blaydon Races'. In it, we can see lots of characters from the time. Nanny the Mazer, Cushy Butterfield, The Swallwell Cat, Black Diamond, Geordie Ridley himself and many more - our show tells their stories and features a great mix of original and traditional music all about these wonderful characters.
This show is great for audiences all over the world - not just the North-East!
The new show comprises two 45-minute halves (with an interval), both full of great songs and fascinating stories.
Our projected visuals help bring the whole show to life, with state-of-the-art animations and images.
All the music is played 100% live, no backing tapes - Fool's Gold began in the Folk Clubs, so we know how to do that!
We will be using our array of acoustic instruments during the show - and you can join in too!
Details, details
The cost for the show for Village Halls, Small Venues, Theatres and Community Spaces is £200, plus fuel to and from the venue from our Durham base. This represents the best value for money as venues are free to retain all ticket monies, as well as income derived from bar, raffles and the like.
There is a special version of the show for organisations that have Speakers at their meetings. Please enquire.
As an added incentive, audience members are invited to download sound files of the songs in the show at no extra charge. We hope this will mean that an audience regards this as an 'extra' to enhance the show and the whole evening.
We are fully insured, have our own PA and projection system and only need a power supply from venues.
To book
The main contact form is at the foot of the home page <HERE>
Our email is: info@foolsgoldacoustic.co.uk
if you'd like to chat about the show, please ring Steve on 0795 7948116
We expect this show to be popular, so please get in touch if interested!
Tour bookings so far...
FEBRUARY
17 Houghton U3A
TBC. House Concert
21 St. Andrew's Stanley
28 Clara Vale Village Hall
MARCH
20 Acomb Village Hall
28 Ebchester Community Centre
APRIL
02 Washington Village U3A
08 Whickham U3A
11 Hamsteels Community Centre
15 West Cumbria U3A
17 St Cuthbert's Church, Amble
MAY
01 Soulby Village Hall
09 St. John's Hall, Meadowfield21 Sherburn & Villages U3A (Leeds)
30 Edmundbyers Village Hall
JUNE
05 Whitby Whalers U3A
11 Keyworth U3A
13 Tarset Village Hall (tbc)
20 Dufton Village Hall
JULY
04 Seaton Deleval Arts Centre
07 Birtley Heritage Group
31 Stanley U3A
AUGUST
03 Jarrow U3A