RUSSIAN gipsy violinist Oleg Ponomarev returns to a market town theatre to play alongside an energetic string quartet.

The Hot Club of Dublin reproduces the music of the Hot Club of France, which featured Belgian guitarist Django Reinhardt and jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli.

The musicians appear together at the Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond, North Yorkshire, next Friday, at 7.30pm.

Oleg Ponomarev proved popular when he played at the venue in June.

Theatre duty manager Sue Jones said: "Oleg's performance in June was music from the heart. It was soulful and gutsy and the audience loved it. Tickets are going fast for next week's gig."

Tickets are £8 to £15 from the box office, on 01748-825252, or www.digyorkshire.com