A FOLK duo are set to visit the region next month.

Renowned duo Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman will perform at premier folk music venue, The Witham, Barnard Castle’s vibrant Arts Centre, on Friday, May 5.

The pair has a world-class reputation as original songwriters and twice winners of the BBC Radio 2 folk award for Best Duo 2013 and 2016.

Having a career boasting collaborations with folk greats including Kate Rusby, Cara Dillon, Seth Lakeman, Levellers, Show of Hands and more, the partnership form a union of solid guitar playing, smoky vocals and top-notch producing skills.

Mr Lakeman, who plays with the Lakeman brothers has been referred to as “the unsung hero” of modern British folk and Barnsley-born Ms Roberts has been hailed as one of the finest singers of her generation.

The duo’s original material deals with subjects such as wicked mermaids, Norwegian legends and a lonely whale, together with an intimate show and strength of passion.

The performance will start at 8pm.

Tickets, which cost £13 in advance of £15 on the door, are available at thewitham.org,uk or by calling 01833-631107 between 10am and 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday.

Alternatively, you can also call into the box office at 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle.