Follow The Fleece

Subject: Follow The Fleece
From: jimL
Date: 14 Sep 08 - 02:48 PM

Follow the Fleece

I've just had the good luck to be part of the "test audience" for the dress rehearsal of this folk show about the history of the Yorkshire woolen industry, words Nigel Scholfield, music David Williams, musical direction Helen Hockenhull, cast of around twenty high quality voices.

I'm not going to go into excessive detail, but if you can get to see it you should - absolutely outstanding harmonies, and amusing and informative narrative / dialogue.

It's on at the Victoria Hall Saltaire, Bradford on September 16th and 18th

01274 585877

and on the Saturday night of Otley festival Sept 20th

Subject: RE: Follow The Fleece
From: DebC
Date: 14 Sep 08 - 06:42 PM

I have to echo Jim's recommendation. I have had a fes audio previews and it is well worth attending.

I sure wish Nigel, David and Helen could bring it over to the US.

Debra Cowan

Subject: RE: Follow The Fleece
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 14 Sep 08 - 07:28 PM

So, is this a ballad opera as in this thread ?

Kitty

Subject: RE: Follow The Fleece
From: Joe G
Date: 15 Sep 08 - 08:34 AM

Thanks for the recommendation Jim (& Deb). Was thinking of going and will now make sure I do. I assume we will be able to get tickets on the door.

Subject: RE: Follow The Fleece
From: jimL
Date: 15 Sep 08 - 09:01 AM

Joe:-

I think you'll be OK at Saltaire - it's quite a big venue.

Otley is smaller and you would come second to all the people with day and weekend tickets who get priority...

Ballad opera?

I think Nigel is calling it a "Folk Revue". It has a narrative thread running through it, with full length and partial songs, and prose and poetic elements. I don't think it fulfills the (apparently) formal criteria of a true ballad opera, but probably is a folk opera.

Jim