AN EVENING WITH TERRY WAITE C.B.E.

On June 13th 2004, there will be a momentous concert at The Milton Rooms Malton at 7.30 pm, when the legendary TERRY WAITE will be relating his own heart-rending account of how he survived 1,763 days in captivity. This was after securing the release of several hostages in Iran, and after negotiating with Colonel Ghadafi for the release of British hostages held in Libya. Almost four years of Terry's own capture as a Beirut hostage were spent in solitary confinement when he was chained to the floor and in total darkness. Apart from his family, the things he missed most of all were books and music and during this concert, VINCENT BILLINGTON will play some of the music that is close to Terry's heart and music that fits the mood of his story. The combination of words and music is a unique and compelling experience.

It is not a sad story, but it is a courageous one, and sometimes a humorous one. Terry Waite is a truly charismatic figure with an infectious sense of humour and even in the midst of being tortured as a hostage, this still shone through. Be prepared to be uplifted and entertained by arguably the greatest man of the 20th century.

Terry is instantly recognisable anywhere in the world and his brilliant speaking skills are also in great demand all over the globe. It is a fact that this brilliance is an inspiration to everyone who is lucky enough to hear him and the general opinion is that their lives are enriched beyond measure.

He is known by Kings, Queens, Presidents and Prime Ministers, yet he remains humble and very approachable. He will be delighted to meet his audience after the concert.

Vincent and Terry have a marvellous repartee and share the same sense of humour with an emphasis on practical jokes.

Vincent Billington is an internationally acclaimed concert pianist, who is versatile beyond words. He has played full time for the BBC and appeared with the Halle, Royal Liverpool, Birmingham, BBC Welsh orchestras and of course in Scarborough with Max Jaffa. He also played for the then Prime Minister, John Major at the Houses of Parliament in a series of concerts arranged by the former Speaker of the House, Betty Boothroyd.

Tickets are £8, concessions £6, available from Malton, Pickering and Helmsley Tourist Information Centres. Tickets on the door if available. For further details contact Maria Billington on phone/fax 01723 364241, email mariabillington@yahoo.co.uk