Sun 16 March 2025 8:00pm

Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman

at Landmark Arts Centre, Richmond-Upon-Thames

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2025 sees Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman celebrate 30 years of making music together.

Kathryn says of the achievement, ‘We feel hugely privileged to have worked in the music industry for so long and have met some truly wonderful people and had the most fantastic experiences along the way. Long may it continue’.

One of the UK’s most successful folk duos, they will embark on a 25 date tour across England in support of their first ever live concert album - something their fans have been requesting for years!

Titled ‘Another Day At The Circus’ it perfectly encapsulates the intimate poignancy of an evening with the couple who many consider to be at the top of their game.

Duos come and duos go, and some nurture and fine tune their art and watch it grow into something totally original and captivating.
For three decades Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman’s partnership has proved personal, permanent and pivotal.
From their roots in 90’s folk supergroup ‘Equation‘ through to becoming a revered duo in the folk music scene this multi award-winning couple continue to exude timeless class with their exquisite brand of traditional and contemporary acoustic music.
Kathryn and Sean have twice been voted BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Duo as well as winning Best Duo honours from both Spiral Earth and Fatea Magazine.

Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman

2025 sees Kathryn & Sean mark 30 years of making wonderful music together. Join them for what is sure to be a memorable Anniversary Tour. Two of the British folk scenes most accomplished performers, Kathryn and Sean have graced stages the world over in a number of guises, however, the intimacy and strength of passion shown as a duo, combined with an eclectic repertoire ensures a rare treat for any listener. The Roberts-Lakeman name has become synonymous with “quality” during their musical careers which started when they were signed to a major label as teenagers. Now after nearly two decades in music, Kathryn’s sublime vocals merge seamlessly with Sean’s deft and inventive live guitar work on stage – and his award-winning sonic skills in the studio. In addition to his chart-topping hit records for brother Seth Lakeman, Sean has this year alone produced albums or tracks with The Levellers, Billy Bragg, Frank Turner, Imelda May and Bellowhead… as well as a string of other folk/acoustic acts. "An absolute masterclass in how to do it right." - festivalsforall.com 'These guys are something very special' - Acoustic Magazine English folk's Buckingham-Nicks" - The Independent on Sunday

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