A YOUNG award-winning guitarist and harmonicist will be entertaining an audience at an unique Dorset venue next month.

Kelly Oliver will perform at the Royal Manor Theatre on Portland on Thursday October 20.

She has just released her second album Bedlam and has been described as a ‘vital voice in British Folk’ by Bob Harris.

Kelly's self-penned songs have received numerous plays on his BBC Radio 2 Sunday show.

Alongside accomplished acoustic guitar melodies and vocals, Kelly's live show often includes the stomp box and harmonica.

Her singles Diamond Girl, Jericho, Rio and Miles To Tralee have all enjoyed numerous radio plays, including on BBC Radio 2’s Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe, Bob Harris’ BBC Radio 2 Sunday show, Clare Balding's BBC Radio 2 Good Morning Sunday, Alex Lester's BBC Radio 2 After Midnight show and Chris Hawkins' BBC 6 Music show.

Kelly also recently performed live on BBC One's Sunday Morning live show, in a special feature welcoming Team GB back from the Rio Olympics.

Organisers say her thought-provoking lyrics and distinctive, breathtaking vocals, accompanied by her warm, confident and engaging stage presence will ensure an evening of outstanding entertainment for all.

Kelly will perform live at Portland's Royal Manor Theatre on Thursday October 20 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £8 for adults and £6 for children.

This gig is supported by Artsreach.

Book by calling 0333 666 3366 or visit royalmanortheatre.co.uk

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