What's On

Friday 4 October 2024, 8pm

Foyer Folk

Foyer Folk

Presented by Saffron Hall

Part of Foyer Clubs

Sam Kelly writes and arranges most of his material with his main musical collaborator, Jamie Francis. After meeting at university in Brighton in 2010 and discovering a common interest in roots music, Sam and Jamie began playing together in a folk band, with Jamie (a guitar player first and foremost) deciding to learn to play the banjo because Sam was already the guitarist. They also performed at many open mics and venues as a duo, performing original, folk and blues songs.

Naturally, the lives of two young musicians who have absolutely no idea what they are doing became choc-full of many colourful experiences (including Sam auditioning for ITV´s Britain´s Got Talent whilst in London for a gig, and ending up getting all the way to the final). They still perform together at folk clubs, venues and festivals, performing inventive interpretations of tunes and songs in between - occasionally - funny anecdotes and stories of their misadventures.

We are delighted to have partnered up with the Wylde Sky team for this event – as well as our usual offerings, we have their juicy and crisp Session Pale Ale, ‘Wylde Moon’, available on tap!

Street food will be provided by Nomadough.

Performance information

Running time

2 hours

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Booking information

Seating style

We will have chairs and tables laid out in the foyer. Each table seats four people, so if you have a smaller group you may be sharing with another party.

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Transport

Shuttle bus

The shuttle bus won't be running for this event

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Information for your visit

Friday 4 October 2024, 8pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

When to arrive

7pm - 7.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

7pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the show begins

Show starts

8pm

Interval

Interval (20 mins)

Show ends

10pm (approx)

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Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

The shuttle bus won't be running for this performance
More info

Additional information

Drinks

For this event, you're welcome to bring drinks purchased from our bar into the event with you.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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