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Charlie Dore with Gareth Huw Davies
Charlie Dore with Gareth Huw Davies
Friday 8th May 2026
8 p.m. (door: 7:30 p.m.)
Charlie Dore
The Ale House, Mill Lane Colwall WR13 6HJ
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There is no bar at the Ale House. This is a ‘bring your own’ event.
Please see the venue description below.

After far too long an interval, it is a great pleasure to have the wonderful Charlie Dore return to the Ale House, with the hugely-talented multi-instrumentalist Gareth Huw Davies accompanying.

Please note that May 8th 2026 is a Friday!

The Artist

One of the UK’s most respected and quietly influential songwriters, Charlie returns to the road in 2026 with Still Curious, a tour that celebrates a lifetime of sharp observation and musical craft.

For this leg of the tour she will be playing with the multi-talented Gareth Huw Davies, master of 5 string Double Bass, Cello and Piano and singing too.  Since their last visit to the Ale House Charlie has released another album, Like Animals and 3 EPs, including last year’s Still Curious, which features the first ever recording of MercuryWings, a lost song by Elvis Costello, written in 1976.

Charlie has written songs recorded by artists as wide-ranging as Tina Turner, George Harrison, Céline Dion, Martha Wainwright, Ricky Ross and Paul Carrack.

She loves songwriting but says “I still have the touring bug, in spades We've always had a great time at the Ale House - it’s a unique atmosphere  and it’ll be a treat to return. “

'Knowing, worldly, delicate...oddly timeless. ' - Independent on Sunday

'Charlie Dore continues to make wise and beautiful records.' - Daily Telegraph

'...beguiling...perfectly crafted songs' - Roots Album of the Week, Independent on Saturday

'...beneath the wit and melody there's grit'. - Uncut

'File under treasure' The Observer

'...impressive, personal, beautifully crafted... a joy' - Maverick *****

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The Venue

The Ale House

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Mill Lane Colwall WR13 6HJ

The Ale House is a delightful and intimate concert venue, with warm acoustics.

Despite its name, there are no bar facilities at The Ale House and events there do not normally make alcoholic drinks available for sale. Most events, however, are bring-your-own. Wine glasses are made available.

The absence of a bar also has the highly desirable effect of ensuring the ‘pindrop’ atmosphere is maintained, with audiences intent only on the music.

In the 16th Century The Ale House was a place to serve ale to the parishioners of Colwall after church services. Nowadays, while having all modern facilities, it retains its ancient charm, with oak beams and leaded windows.

It is situated adjacent to St James the Great Church in Colwall. From the main B4218 going through the main part of Colwall, turn down Mill Lane, which is just north of the railway bridge. Go past Colwall Village Hall and the church is about half a mile further down the lane.

Park in the large car park next to the church and walk through the churchyard to the Ale House.

For reasons of safety parking is not allowed immediately adjacent to the building.

Disabled Access

The Ale House is fully equipped for wheelchair access.

There is a pull-in space by the main door at the south end of the building (shown in the picture) for drop-off.