Folk Legends Billy Mitchell and Bob Fox Launch National Tour in Blyth
Two of the North East’s finest musicians, Billy Mitchell and Bob Fox, will join forces once again this autumn for a brand-new show, From the Horse’s Mouth, which kicks off at Blyth Phoenix Theatre on Thursday 16th October 2025.
The tour will bring together songs and stories from three of their most celebrated projects – The Lindisfarne Story, War Horse, and The Pitmen Poets – weaving music, memories and North East heritage into one unforgettable performance.
Billy Mitchell joined Newcastle’s favourite sons Lindisfarne in 1996, touring to critical acclaim in the UK and USA and recording albums including Here Comes the Neighbourhood and Promenade. Since Lindisfarne’s retirement in 2003, Billy has enjoyed a thriving solo career, producing acclaimed albums such as The Devil’s Ground, forming the Billy Mitchell Band, and collaborating with Bob Fox on the much-loved Five Star B&B and Back on City Road.
A tireless performer, Billy co-founded The Pitmen Poets with Bob Fox in 2010, celebrating the culture and heritage of North East mining communities, and has been central to The Lindisfarne Story, which continues to delight audiences across the UK. He is also a regular highlight of the hugely popular Sunday for Sammy concerts, sharing the stage with legends such as Brian Johnson, Mark Knopfler, Jimmy Nail, and Jill Halfpenny.
Bob Fox, one of the great voices of British folk music, began his career in 1975 and has since worked with some of the most respected names in the folk scene. In 2011, he reached new audiences worldwide when he became The Songman in the acclaimed National Theatre production of War Horse, a role that brought his warm vocals and storytelling talents to international acclaim.
Speaking about the new show, Billy Mitchell said:
“Bob and I love working together and this time we are bringing the three things we love most musically together in one show. We’re looking forward to starting the tour in Blyth and visiting lots of interesting places along the way – from Hexham in the west to Cullercoats in the east, Saltburn in the south, and even a special teatime show in Forest Hall.”
From the Horse’s Mouth Tour Dates
OCTOBER 2025
Thu 16 – BLYTH, Phoenix Theatre
Fri 17 – HEXHAM, Queens Hall
Sat 18 – BISHOP AUCKLAND, Town Hall
Wed 22 – BEVERLEY, East Riding Theatre
Thu 23 – GATESHEAD, Glasshouse (Sage)
Fri 24 – LICHFIELD, The Hub at St Mary’s
Sat 25 – GRINDLETON, The Pavilion
Sun 26 – FOREST HALL, Constitutional Club
Thu 30 – SALTBURN, Community Theatre
Fri 31 – OTLEY, The Courthouse
NOVEMBER 2025
Sat 1 – CULLERCOATS, Crescent Club
Wed 5 – GARTMORE, The Black Bull