KATE Rusby returns to Malvern on Saturday, December 19 with her annual Christmas tour.

Her beautiful, expressive vocals never fail to connect the emotional heart of a song to that of her audience. Famously down to earth, Kate’s engaging personality and sharp Yorkshire wit have further endeared her to concert goers everywhere.

And it is in her special Christmas concerts that all these elements combine to exquisite effect.

Warm and inviting, spicy and sparkly she and her marvellous band – joined as ever by a sublime brass quintet – embody the sounds and joyous spirit of the best Christmases ever!

Kate’s band of merry musicians this December will comprise Damien O’Kane on banjo and tenor guitar; Aaron Jones on bouzouki; Nick Cooke on diatonic accordion; Duncan Lyall on double bass and Steven Iveson on electric guitar

This festive tour follows the release of Kate’s third Christmas album, The Frost Is All Over, and she will be performing songs and carols from all three Christmas releases.

Kate Rusby's Christmas tour visits Malvern on Saturday, December 19 at 7.45pm. To book, call the box office on 01684 892277 or visit malvern-theatres.co.uk