Leek Life May/June 2014 | Page 9

LEEK ARTS FESTIVAL paints a colourful programme Tuesday May 6 •8.00pm - Richard Digance at Foxlowe Arts Centre. BAFTA nominated and described by Whispering Bob Harris as “a national treasure”, British Academy of Composers Gold Award winner and comedy genius Richard Digance brings his own brand of humour, merriment, music and fantastic anecdotes of a life well lived. The Foxlowe 8pm Tickets £12 online and from Leek TIC or The Foxlowe. www.richarddigance.com Thursday May 8 •8.00pm - Mark Radcliffe and The Foes at Foxlowe Arts Centre. Mark Radcliffe and The Foes. The Radio Two Folk Show and Glastonbury presenter’s previous band – The Family Mahone – specialised in drinking songs. Now feel the full force of the hangover as the Foes set the morning after the night before to music. The Foxlowe. 8 for 8.30pm Tickets £12 online and from Leek TIC or The Foxlowe. www.facebook.com/RadcliffeFoes Friday May 9 •7:30pm - Burbage Brass Band at St Edwards Church. Burbage Brass Band. A mixed concert featuring the classics, some modern music and major film themes showing off the polished skills of this 28-strong Derbyshire band. 7.30pm, St Edward’s Church, Leek. Tickets £8 online and from Leek TIC or The Foxlowe. www.burbageband.co.uk •7.30pm - Root’n Toot’n Country and Western at Central Club.£5 on the door. Saturday May 10 11.00am to 5.00pm - Art In The Park at Brough Park. Annual two day Art/Craft event in Brough Park, Leek. A wide selection of artists and makers from around the Moorlands,great music plus attractions for children. Free event. •1.30pm - Folk Day afternoon concert at Foxlowe Arts Centre. Hosted by Cuckoo’s Nest with main guests Poacher (Norfolk) and The Deacons (Stafford). Free event. •7.30pm - A Night At The Opera at All Saints Church. Leek Choral Society presents A Night At The Opera, All Saints Church, Leek. A musical and historical journey through the genre of opera. Tickets £10 (U18 £8) from