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Woody Sez
Please Note: This is a past event.
The political strand within Celtic Connections’ 2012 programme overlaps wholly organically with our centenary celebration of Woodrow Wilson Guthrie (1912-1967), the “dust bowl troubadour” who both chronicled and protested the Great Depression, “singing for the plain folks and getting tough with the rich folks.” Named for his Daily Worker newspaper column, this dynamic production features four multi-talented actor-musicians – playing guitars, fiddles, banjo, mandolin, dobro, autoharp, dulcimer, jaw harp and spoons – who bring to life both Guthrie’s own colourful, arduous story and the rich cast of characters who shared in it. Featuring around 30 classic Guthrie songs, from desolate ballads to defiant rallying-calls, the show pays fittingly heartfelt, uncontrived and freshly topical tribute to a towering folk icon. “Knocks big West End biopics such as Jersey Boys into a heap of dust… stirringly captures the rebellious spirit of Guthrie’s times, and of our own.” (Guardian)
Produced by Mary Cossette Productions in association with UK Arts International
Tickets: £13
Past Event
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