Tim Pitman is a Somerset-based tenor with the most extraordinary and versatile voice – and he is coming to the Town Hall in Midsomer Norton for a special performance this Saturday evening from 7.30 pm.

His musical career spans over three decades. He was the first singer/songwriter to be awarded a grant from The Prince’s Trust, and he performed before HRH The Prince Of Wales. In 1994, he appeared on the Michael Barrymore TV Show, performing the Roy Orbison classic, Crying, to a standing ovation.

Tim has worked with many famous names in show-

business, including Paul Daniels, The Bay City Rollers, Nigel Kennedy, Hayley Westonra and Katherine Jenkins.

In 2002, Tim began training as an operatic bel canto tenor, studying with Andrew Hambly-Smith, and among numerous other concerts, in 2005, sang Nessun Dorma at Glastonbury Festival with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Tim organises and performs numerous concerts and is currently working on a new project with the Symphonic Rock Orchestra – watch this space! www.timpitman.co.uk

On 29th January Tim is performing a tribute to the Italian tenor: a concert of well-known operatic arias and songs in the bel canto tradition, including Nessun Dorma, O Sole Mio and La Donna è mobile, along with songs written and/or performed by Andrea Bocelli and Alessandro Safina, including The Prayer, Canto della Terra, Because We Believe, Sogno and other well-loved melodies such as Annie’s Song and Your Song. Tim will be joined by cellist, Linda Stocks and pianist, Jacquelyn Bevan, who will also perform well-known cello and piano music.

Tickets are £18 in advance from: www.ticketsource.co.uk/tim-pitman or £20 on the door. Booking is advised as seating is limited. Please note that the performance will be recorded.