A TRIBUTE to one of the world's most popular singer-songwriters comes to the North-East next month.

Hot August Nights is dedicated to the music of Neil Diamond and stars Gary Ryan.

The show will be at the 500-seat Gala Theatre, in Durham, on Saturday, May 29.

Gary Ryan rose to fame as the winner of TV's Stars In Their Eyes, and has since performed around the world.

A theatre spokesman said: "Gary has received international recognition for his tribute to Neil Diamond. He even receives fan mail from the official Neil Diamond fan club."

The concert starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £12. Concessions are available.

To book, call 0191-332 4041.

Published: 01/05/2004