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Miranda Sykes & Jim Causley

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Two people smiling, stood in front of an old blue door.

Two of the UK’s most iconic voices in folk have joined forces and they’re heading to Bristol for a special performance of their new album.

Miranda Sykes (Phil Beer, Show of Hands and Daphne’s Flight) and Jim Causley (Waterson Carthy, Mawkin) united with John Palmer in 2024, to create a show which celebrated the song collector and author Sabine Baring-Gould. After receiving incredible audience feedback, the duo decided to record an album together.

The Last of the Singers is a collection of traditional, self-penned and contemporary songs, showcasing the duo’s ethereal voices with their double bass and accordion instrumental talents.

Presented by Jazzata

Format: Seated

Age: All ages (Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)

 

Performance times

Doors: 19.15
Start: 20.00
Finish: 22:20

All timings are approximate and subject to change

Miranda Sykes has spent so much time working with Show Of Hands it’s easy to forget what a good solo performer she is…gorgeous and very compelling stuff.”

Rock N Reel

[Jim Causley] the Finest Singer of his generation.”

MOJO Magazine

About Lantern Hall

Bristol’s home of dazzling new music

The venue

Lantern Hall

at Bristol Beacon

Getting to the venue

Location: Lantern Hall is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Level 1 and follow signs to find the auditorium.

Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR

  Bicycle

Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.

Car parking

Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.

  Bristol Clean Air Zone

Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.

  Bus

Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.

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Access

Mobility

Spaces for wheelchair users are available within the first 10 rows on the flat floor of the Hall.

Assistance Dogs

Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in rows AA-J on the flat floor are most suitable. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.

Hearing Facility

A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)

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