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Charlie Dore with Julian Littman at Threlkeld Village Hall

Charlie Dore is a lauded singer-songwriter of world-famous hits, a captivating performer and has an endlessly creative mind. Charlie Dore’s songs have been hits for legends including George Harrison, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Martha Wainwright, Ricky Ross and Paul Carrack, yet her live shows prove she keeps the best songs for herself. She loves songwriting but says “I still have the touring bug, in spades.” She blends eclectic contemporary folk with sharp storytelling, delivering performances that are poignant, witty, and moving. Tickets £18 (£9 under 18).
One of the UK’s most respected and quietly influential songwriters, Charlie Dore returns to the road in 2026 with Still Curious, a tour that celebrates a lifetime of sharp observation, emotional intelligence and musical craft.

With a career spanning 10 genre-defying albums, Charlie Dore has established herself as a hugely respected performer, songwriter and producer. Alongside Julian Littman, her multi-instrumental, actor-musician friend since drama school her duo creates a unique atmosphere, instrument-swapping, story telling, fast-moving yet relaxed and full of edgy humour.

Charlie’s recent accolades include Female Vocalist of the Year (FATEA) and Best Lyrics (US Indie Acoustic). Her live shows continue to draw devoted listeners alongside new audiences discovering her for the first time.

Press quotes: “Earnest and witty, tender and cynical all at the same time” – RnR Magazine
“Reaffirms her place as one of our most intelligent and erudite singer-songwriters” – FATEA
“A voice like Kate McGarrigle meets Dory Previn. Wonderful” – Mike Harding
“Brave, poignant, entertaining, original” – The Guardian ★★★★
“Charlie Dore is one of this country’s finest songwriters, a poet with the keenest of eyes” – Americana UK.

Threlkeld Village Hall, Saturday 30th May 2026, 8pm. Tickets £18 (£9 under 18) from Threlkeld Village Hall Coffee Shop or on-line here by debit or credit card. Bar and Box Office from 7:15pm.TICKETS BOUGHT ON-LINE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION FROM THE BOX OFFICE ON THE NIGHT.