12/03/2026
The Pocket Choral Society are visiting Lesbury village hall on Sunday 12 April 2026 at 7:00pm as part of the Highlights Rural Touring Scheme.
Hailing from the elusive village of Pocket, this gently humorous ‘a cappella’ touring group combines beautiful harmonies with much laughter, original music with comedy songs, elements of theatre, topical songs and improvised singing sessions.
While no-one is quite sure where it is, the village of Pocket nestles on a babbling brook between gently rolling hills – it is a rural idyll like so many villages across the breadth and depth of the UK. With its church, shop, and its pub ‘The Crippled Pigeon’, it has all the facilities to keep the place vibrant. However, some of its residents are less idyllic of course and there are many stories of dark deeds and country ways.
The vicar, publican, farmer and village shop worker who form the group, bring a whole new vibe to the show as they combine their singing with tales of intrigue and village life.
“Really enjoyed the show – the village theme is a stroke of genius.” Peter van Tongeren, Great Witley Village Hall promoter.
“A wonderful evening in the company of the excellent Pocket Choral Society. Their intricate ‘a capella’ arrangements and humorous self-penned songs, many focused on the gentle absurdities of village life, delivered a fabulous evening’s entertainment, enthusiastically lapped up by an appreciative audience.” Linda, Promoter Dalbury Lees Millennium Hall.
“Utterly quirky and hugely engaging … very silly and very clever.” Jackie, Winster Village Hall audience member.
Tickets priced at £15 (adult) and £10 (concession – under 25’s and people in receipt of disability or unemployment benefits) can be purchased on the Highlights website or in person from Lesbury Community Shop (cash only). Suggested age suitability: 12 years+.
https://highlightsnorth.co.uk/events/the-pocket-choral-society/
PLEASE NOTE: No Bar – you are welcome to bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles. This show starts at 7:00pm.
