'Down the Lawson Track', Guildford 19/1

Subject: 'Down the Lawson Track', Guildford 19/1
From: Surreysinger
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 04:32 AM

Electric Voices will be presenting the stage premiere of Martyn Wyndham-Read's new show Down The Lawson Track, which is based on the writings of the much-loved Australian poet Henry Lawson, at the Electric Theatre in Guildford on Saturday 19th January 2008 at 8pm.

Henry Lawson's writing told vividly, passionately and humorously of life in "The Great Outback" and his words have been set to music for this show by Martyn, who will be joined by musicians Iris Bishop and Gary Holder. The songs will be interspersed with readings of his poetry and stories of the Australian Bush, and the show will be narrated by "one of England's greatest cultural treasures", Shirley Collins, and actor Pip Barnes.

Admission: £11.00 in advance; £13.00 on the day
Tickets will be obtainable from the Electric Theatre box office (tel: [phone]), which reopens after the Christmas break on January 2nd.

Subject: RE: 'Down the Lawson Track', Guildford 19/1
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 06:18 AM

I hope Martyn is going to bring that show to us one day soon.

sandra

Subject: RE: 'Down the Lawson Track', Guildford 19/1
From: Charley Noble
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 11:11 AM

Love to see the full list of poems, and find out if a recording is in the works.

Charley Noble. from the outside track

Subject: RE: 'Down the Lawson Track', Guildford 19/1
From: Surreysinger
Date: 16 Jan 08 - 01:08 PM

Refresh

The show is on at the Electric Theatre this Saturday (19th January) - see first post for details of where to obtain tickets.

Subject: RE: 'Down the Lawson Track', Guildford 19/1
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 18 Jan 08 - 12:08 PM

Also on at Cheltenham Folk Festival on Sunday 17th Feb 3.45pm. Sounds really interesting

Sue

Subject: RE: 'Down the Lawson Track', Guildford 19/1
From: Surreysinger
Date: 18 Jan 08 - 08:04 PM

But do come and see the stage premiere if you're anywhere Guildford today (Saturday) [grins]!!

Subject: RE: 'Down the Lawson Track', Guildford 19/1
From: Surreysinger
Date: 19 Jan 08 - 06:35 PM

Having just come back from the show in Guildford, I can heartily recommend it. If you get the chance to see it in Cheltenham, you really should do so!!!

Subject: RE: 'Down the Lawson Track', Guildford 19/1
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 20 Jan 08 - 10:02 AM

Yes - I aim to do so! Couldn't make it to Guilford - not only was it too far but we were out wassailing a very wet apple orchard in North Devon.