A tribute to one of the most popular singer-songwriters comes to a North-East venue next month.

Hot August Nights is dedicated to the music of Neil Diamond and stars Gary Ryan, billed as the UK's leading Diamond tribute artist. The show will be at the 500-seat Gala Theatre in Durham City on Saturday May 29.

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

A theatre spokesman said: "His uncanny vocal similarity and look of the great man has earned him a place on the pages of magazines and newspapers across the world.

"Gary has received international recognition for his tribute to Neil Diamond. He even receives fan mail from the official Neil Diamond fan club! "This show, which features Gary and his five-piece band The Diamond Collection, takes you from the start in 1972 through the glory years to 1986 and highlights all of Diamonds greatest hits.

"The two hour show includes all of the fan's favourites including America, Song Sung Blue, Hello Again, Sweet Caroline, I Am I Said, Cracklin' Rosie and many more.''

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

For further details and booking call the box office on 0191-332 4041.