Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen
Origins Unwrapped | Canadian & Québécois Folk
After more than a decade performing internationally with award-winning Cape Breton supergroup Còig, Celtic folk multi-instrumentalists Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen are charting a new path in modern folk together.
Delivering a fiery Celtic sound that blends traditional melodies and modern folk songs with a dynamic spirit. Known for their mastery of vocals, fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, bouzouki, viola and whistles, Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen bring a vibrancy to every performance.
Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen ignite the stage with a bold, fiery blend of Celtic tradition and contemporary folk energy. Their music is a thrilling fusion of driving rhythms, haunting melodies and masterful instrumentation—at once deeply rooted and refreshingly modern. With a dynamic mix of vocals, fiddles, guitar, banjo, mandolin, viola, bouzouki, and whistles, they breathe new life into age-old tunes while crafting original songs that feel instantly timeless. Every performance is a vibrant journey through sound—passionate, precise and irresistibly alive.
With over a decade of international touring and recording as core members of the award-winning Cape Breton Celtic supergroup Còig, Rachel and Darren are now forging a new path with their latest collaborative project.
Rachel Davis, a masterful fiddler and the 2020 Canadian Folk Music Award winner for Traditional Singer of the Year, is known for her emotive playing and rich, expressive voice. Darren McMullen, a versatile and highly respected multi-instrumentalist, brings deep musicality and rhythmic drive to the duo’s sound.
Set to release a highly anticipated new album, Rachel & Darren continue to expand their artistry while staying grounded in the Celtic traditions that inspire them.
This event will last approximately 2 hours, including an interval.
Concessions & Under 30s tickets
Kings Place Concessions Tickets
We want to ensure that people who may be struggling financially to purchase a ticket can still enjoy visiting Kings Place. A limited number of tickets are allocated for certain events (if the ticket type does not show in the booking pathway, it means they are not available for this event or have all been sold). Concessions tickets are accessible for people on the following criteria (for more information visit our FAQs)
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
- Disability Benefit
- Income Support or Job Seekers allowance
- Students
£10 ‘Under 30s’ tickets
A limited number of £10 tickets are available for certain shows to attendees aged under 30. To access Under 30s tickets, update your account with your Date of Birth. Please visit the account centre to add your Date of Birth.
If £10 tickets are available, the ticket discount will apply automatically at checkout. If the discount does not apply, this means all ‘Under 30s’ tickets have sold out for the performance.
Please note that proof of age may be requested at the venue.
Plan your visit
Getting here
Kings Place is situated just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations, one of the most connected locations in London and now the biggest transport hub in Europe.
Our address is:
90 York Way, London, N1 9AG.
The Venue
Our performance spaces are situated on the lower ground floor. Hall One, Hall Two and St Pancras are located in level -2, reached by stairs, escalator and lift from the ground floor entrance level.
Event Times
Door times indicate auditorium entrance times only. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the Kings Place seating areas, gallery-level art, canal-side terrace, café, restaurant and bar throughout the day and evening.
- Our events begin promptly at the advertised start time. Typically, there is no support unless otherwise stated.
- We recommend arriving in good time before the performance. The Hall doors will open 30 minutes before the performance to allow time to take your seats, or to choose a space for standing shows.
- Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance where possible
Access
We aim to make your visit to Kings Place as comfortable as possible. For more information about the accessibility of Kings Place, including details about our Access Scheme, please visit this page.
If you would like to discuss your access requirements with a member of our team, please get in touch with the Box Office team at info@kingsplace.co.uk.
Food & Drink
Rotunda Bar & Restaurant
Rotunda, situated on the ground floor of Kings Place, offers a unique dining and drinking experience alongside Regent’s Canal. The concert bar in the venue foyer will also be open for select events.
Green & Fortune Café
Recently re-furbished and now open with a new look, the Green & Fortune Café is open for selected concerts. Serving hot and cold food and drinks, including sandwiches, salads, soup, stew and a pie of the day, alongside a choice of cakes made by the on-site bakery team. See here for selected concert dates and standard opening hours.
Reviews:
‘Rachel and Darren seamlessly blend a variety of musical elements, creating a captivating tapestry of sound that invites listeners to immerse themselves in its rich textures and explore its compelling narratives’ Canadian Beats
This event is generously supported by the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom and the Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation.
