Ruth Theodore, the folk singer The Guardian calls the 'original folk voice', returns to the UK with a rare run of full-band shows, supported by Moon Moth.
Ruth Theodore brings her full band to The New Adelphi Club on Tuesday 24 November, one of a rare run of full-band shows as she returns to the UK. The Guardian once called her the 'original folk voice', and she's coming back after a long stretch of international touring, including a good deal of time in the US. She's signed to Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe Records, and she's known as much for her immersive, audience-connected live shows as for her songwriting and recordings. Her latest album, I Am I Am, picked up consistent five-star reviews.
This tour is built around brand-new songs from her forthcoming record, which she's playing in complete band arrangements for the first time. On the night, she'll be joined by Edith WeUtonga on bass and vocals, Calum Prior on piano, and Tim Amatah on drums. It's a full-band set, so you'll hear the new material fully fleshed out rather than stripped back.
Opening the night is Edith WeUtonga, an award-winning Zimbabwean bassist, singer and songwriter. Her album Varipasi was shortlisted for the 2025 Folk Album of the Year Award, so she's a proper name in her own right, not just a support act. Between her and Theodore, the evening brings together two songwriters from very different backgrounds sharing the same stage.
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It's all at The New Adelphi Club, 89 De Grey Street, HU5 2RU, on Tuesday 24 November. Doors open at 20:00, and tickets are £15.
Date
Tuesday, 24 November 2026
20:00
Location
The New Adelphi Club
Price
Paid
Recommended Age
+14 years
