Guitarist & songwriting legend Richard Thompson will stop at Alexandra Palace Theatre this June for a special show as part of his new UK Tour.

An iconic figure in British folk-rock, Richard Thompson is arguably the genre’s greatest triple thread: a dazzling guitarist, an outstanding songwriter, and a strong and evocative vocalist. Powered by jawdropping guitar playing, and indefinable spirit, this venerable icon holds a coveted spot on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” and counts a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association in Nashville, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the BBC Awards among his many accolades. 2011 saw Thompson garner an OBE (Order of the British Empire) personally bestowed upon him by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. Moreover, Time touted his anthem, 1952 Vincent Black Lightning, on its “100 Greatest Songs Since 1923” list.

Thompson’s influence can’t be overstated. Everybody from Robert Plant, Don Henley, and Elvis Costello to REM, Sleater-Kinney and David Byrne has covered his music.

Plus special guests Memorial

Age restriction 14+ (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21)

ROAD WORKS: essential road works outside our west/Muswell Hill entrance will impact some road and bus routes to Alexandra Palace between now and July. More details are available here