indago wrote in message ...

Turn off the circuit; take the dimmer switch out of the wall and disconnect
it from the circuit and wire nut the two wires together and connect the
fixture to the wires in the ceiling. Then turn the circuit back on again
and see if the light works. I am thinking that the dimmer has failed and
you need a new one.

That did it, thanks. New dimmer and all is well.

John Hunter