Performed songs inspired by books, inspired by hundreds of authors from Shakespeare to Philip Pullman, they have released 13 studio albums featuring many of the authors. Performed at St Mary’s 6th July 2024

Performed by Illyria in the great outdoors, this fast-paced, polished, beautifully spoken production performed on The Glebe at St Mary’s on 17th July 2024.

What a great gig! – Fred and Friends (aka Fred Binley Piano, Paul Palmer Saxophone, Peter Tooze-Froggatt Drums and Joanna Gray Vocals) 26th July 2024.

Kenneth Wilson strapped his cello to the back of a fifty-year-old Dawes Galaxy bike, and cycled from Hadrian’s Wall to Rome, performing every day en route. In the Highway Cello show, he read some dramatic excerpts from the book he wrote about it, played some of the music, and told the story. 28th September 2024

James Rowland – ‘Dies at the End of the Show’; A joyful expression of the best things about being alive.  James used his trademarked (not officially trademarked) conversational, funny and musical style to the subject of the wonders of life. October 13th 2024

A performance of M. R. James’ ghost stories at St. Mary’s in Kirkby Lonsdale was met with great enthusiasm. The audience praised his captivating storytelling, atmospheric delivery, and haunting authenticity. October 23rd 2024

BlackLiver performing their hilariously funny revue; Devilled Eggs – November 15th 2024