Billy Mitchell & Bob Fox - From the Horse's Mouth
Uplifting. Hearty. Great music and company.
An evening of Songs, Stories, scurrilous gossip and plenty of laughs, with Billy Mitchell and Bob Fox from their adventures as members of Lindisfarne, Warhorse, and The Pitmen Poets.
Two of the UK’s best known and beloved singers – Billy Mitchell and Bob Fox are taking to the road together in October 2025 to tour their show, ‘From the Horse’s Mouth’ throughout the UK. It’s a rare opportunity to see the duo performing together after several years of successful individual work.
And what a treat it is! The duo’s ability to connect with the audience is immediately evident as they lead you through some of their favourite songs including original Lindisfarne classics and trad folk arrangements: ‘Sally Wheatley’, ‘Meet me on the Corner’, ‘Dance to your Daddy’, ‘Collier Laddie’s Wife’, ‘Big River’, ‘Galway Shawl’ and many more..
Need to know
Venue: Sage Two (Theatre Layout)
Price: £22.50
Stage Times: Announced closer to showtime.
Age: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
What they say
‘I’ve just witnessed my favourite gig of the year, and who would doubt me when I say that it was Billy Mitchell and Bob Fox’
Pete Fyffe
‘Billy and Bob’s vocal performances aren’t so much good as towering’
Brian Coles
About Billy Mitchell and Bob Fox
Billy Mitchell and Bob Fox are masterful singers and musicians whose close harmonies and rich storytelling captivate audiences.
Billy fronted folk-rock legends Lindisfarne for eight years until 2003 and co-founded the seminal Jack the Lad. He released his debut solo album The Devil’s Ground in 2005 and recently completed two sell-out tours with The Lindisfarne Story.
Bob Fox, twice nominated for BBC Folk Singer of the Year, gained acclaim performing with Stu Luckley, winning Melody Maker – Folk Album of the Year together in 1978. Ralph McTell has praised his singing and artistry. He starred in the National Theatre’s Warhorse as the Songman.
First touring as a duo in 2006, Billy Mitchell and Bob Fox’s performances blend wit, warmth, and North East heritage with a mix of traditional and original songs. They are both members of The Pitmen Poets with fellow stellar musicians Jez Lowe and Benny Graham.
