The latest show from acclaimed musicians Chris Green and Sophie Matthews takes in 600 years of musical history in 90 minutes!
Beginning in the Middle Ages and ending up in the 20th century (and incorporating everything in between!) this fun and fast-moving show is a whistle-stop tour of Western musical history.
Featuring long forgotten songs and tunes (not to mention jokes!) Chris and Sophie paint a vibrant and vivid picture of our musical DNA, mixing the familiar and the obscure, the raucous and the reflective and the courtly and the commonplace.
The show combines the vigour of the medieval period, the musical intricacy of the Renaissance, the grandeur of the Baroque and the pomp and bombast of Victoriana. Add to that the wit of Blackadder and 1066 And All That and the stage is set for a veritable musical feast!
Complete with a bewildering array of instruments such as cittern, rauschpfeife and virginal (and that’s just the first 100 years!) A Brief History of Music uses tunes, songs and humour to take you on a musical journey from which you won’t want to return!
'You guys are awesome!' Bill Barclay, Director of Music at Shakespeare's Globe
'Eclectic and enjoyable… a bewildering range of instruments' English Dance and Song Magazine
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Known for her rich, smoky tone and deeply soulful performances, Mim is a British singer-songwriter with a unique artistry that touches hearts.
With a voice described as one of the most beautiful to come out of the UK, Mim Grey has captivated audiences and industry icons alike.
Following the release of her acclaimed new album, Garden of Me, Mim is thrilled to bring these fresh tracks, along with beloved songs from previous albums Grey Matters and Chasing Tigers, to the stage. She’ll also pay homage to the music of her heroes who have shaped her sound.
This tour marks a new chapter for Mim, showcasing her enchanting presence, her heartfelt lyrics, and the passion that has earned her a place among music’s most celebrated voices.
Expect an evening of memorable melodies and moving stories, where Mim's voice takes center stage in an intimate performance with her trio. Don’t miss the chance to experience the unforgettable magic of Mim Grey live.
'She's my favourite singer' Sir Tom Jones
'Mim is a wonderfully talented singer and an amazing lady' Rick Wakeman
'Mim is like a female John Mayer' Robbie McIntosh, Legendary Guitarist
'She's rather good and rather gorgeous, but don't let that influence you' Robert Elms, BBC London
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Rich music with intertwining harmony, sensitive accomplished musicianship and a creative song-writing style that is both delicate and moving.
Christina Alden and Alex Patterson are multi-instrumentalists and songwriters from Norwich.
Deeply inspired by the world around them, they have a keen environmental eye to craft stories with the natural world at its heart, reflecting on the relationship between humans and the wild.
They have enjoyed touring extensively in the UK and Europe; including a twenty three date concert hall tour with Show of Hands (including Union Chapel and St David’s Hall Cardiff). A show at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall for Celtic Connections, headline and main stage performances at some of the UK’s most prestigious folk festivals and performances in Norway, Belgium, France and Ireland.
They have written and self-released four albums, composed music for a BBC Radio 4 documentary series and have had over a million streams on Spotify.
‘A milestone for contemporary folk song writing’ Bright Young Folk
'A bright, lively collection of songs that plays so sweetly it evokes the sensation of
a summer folk festival' The Guardian
‘Perfectly matched harmonies...at times it’s hard to tell them apart, you could be
listening to a single voice’ Folk Radio UK
'Gorgeous harmonies and lush melodies...a beautiful album that transports the
listener to wild landscapes and wild lives' BBC Countryfile
'Alden’s voice is hauntingly beautiful' Folk London
‘Alex would give even the great Swarbrick himself a run for his money in terms of
sheer feeling and passion' At The Barrier
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This British folk and roots duo bring folklore to life with delicately interweaving vocal harmonies inside a dynamic world of song writing.
Travelling troubadour Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk-rock to country and engages audiences with emotive lyrics, 70s inspired style and a voice full of soul that can truly open the heart.
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