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30 Sep 09 - 07:20 AM (#2734856) Subject: THE HENNESSYS hit Newport, October 15th From: GUEST,Bevan Foundation THE HENNESSYS will be performing an exclusive rendition of 'Waiting at the Oak' last performed in 1989. 'Waiting at the Oak' was created by John Prior and Frank Hennessy to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the chartist Uprising of 1839 in Newport. The Oak refers to the Welsh Oak pub in risca where the marchers had gathered for the final push on Nepwort. Now on the 170th anniversary The Hennessys will be performing at the Newport Centre for 'Celebrating Democracy', an evening of performance and drama hosted by Beverley Humphreys. 7pm - 9:30pm Tickets £5 / £2 (to buy call 01633 656757) Bevan Foundation website for more details |
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30 Sep 09 - 07:54 AM (#2734875) Subject: RE: THE HENNESSYS hit Newport, October 15th From: sian, west wales That ought to be a good night! sian |
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30 Sep 09 - 12:55 PM (#2735102) Subject: RE: THE HENNESSYS hit Newport, October 15th From: Nigel Parsons A bit more info from the Flyer Evening Programme (£5 & £2) Starts at 7 pm – 9:30pm The event will celebrate in words and music those who have fought for our freedom through the centuries. Beverley Humphreys will present and performances will include: Patrick Jones and Gillian Clarke (the National Poet of Wales) will read poems commissioned for this event. A performance by children of Malpas Court Primary School. The Risca Male Voice Choir. The Hennessys, performing "Waiting at the Oak" A performance by students of Coleg Gwent, Crosskeys. Contributions by: Rt. Hon Peter Hain MP (Secretary of State for Wales), Paul Flynn MP (Newport West) and the Wales TUC. |
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30 Sep 09 - 12:57 PM (#2735105) Subject: RE: THE HENNESSYS hit Newport, October 15th From: SINSULL Not Newport, RI? Ah well. |
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08 Oct 09 - 06:13 AM (#2741043) Subject: RE: THE HENNESSYS hit Newport, October 15th From: GUEST,Bevan Foundation Godd to see all the interest I think its going to be a great night!! hope lots of people can make it! The Hennessys are performing Waiting at the Oak which Frank Hennessy and John Prior wrote in 1989 for the 150th anniversary of the Chartist uprising and this will only be the second time since its premiere that it has been performed, and the first time in Newport. The account tells the tale of the South Wales Chartists who met at the Welsh Oak pub in Risca before the final March on Neport in 1839. Daneka |