POSSESSING one of the most celebrated folk voices to have come out of Ireland, Cara Dillon is bringing her annual Christmas show ‘Upon A Winter’s Night’ to Frome’s Memorial Theatre on Saturday 10th December.
Cara said, “It really is the highlight of my year and has become an annual tradition for so many people. I know it’s going to be an extra magical night in front of my local audience.”
Cara, a well-known Frome resident of over 20 years, will capture the mystery of Christmas with a collection of songs, ancient and modern, providing a welcome reminder that the festive season can be about more than just commercialism. A far cry from ‘Jingle Bells’ and ‘Santa Baby’, she will be joined by her wonderful band who weave Celtic and folky rhythms, alongside reverent and atmospheric carols, while Cara holds the darkness at bay with the purity of her voice.
As modest and down-to-earth as they come, Cara admits to being taken aback by the success of her acclaimed Christmas album ‘Upon A Winter’s Night’ when it reached number one in the official Indie Album Charts not once, but twice in 2016.
A spokesperson said, “There is another side to Christmas… far away from Bing crooning and Noddy screaming… it’s a place where the story of Jesus’ birth is retold with genuine wonder and celebrated with the dignity and beauty it deserves. Christmas is one of Cara’s passions and her live tour, now in its sixth year, only goes to prove it.”
Throughout an enviable career which has seen her explore opportunities to tread many different paths, from releasing folk crossover albums on iconic indie label, Rough Trade, to working on Disney soundtracks, Cara has continuously chosen to firmly plant herself within the landscape of her Irish cultural heritage. She occupies a position at the very top of the Folk genre and has been captivating audiences, winning awards and achieving exceptional acclaim for over 25 years. She has (according to Mojo magazine), “Quite possibly the world’s most beautiful female voice.”
“simple and stunning” – The Sunday Times
“A reminder of the real meaning of the Festive Season, uplifting and inspirational” – The Daily Echo
Tickets for the event can be purchased from the Frome Memorial Theatre website, https://www.frome memorialtheatre.org.uk/shows/cara-dillon-upon-a-winters-tale/
