A musical comedy with Chumbawumba

Gayle · 08-12-2009, 20:55

This sounds like it might be a good one.

Riot, Rebellion & Bloody Insurrection – A Musical Comedy by the Red Ladder Theatre Company
with live music from CHUMBAWAMBA
Friday 8 January 2010
Civic Theatre Oswaldtwistle 7.30pm
Tickets £10.00/£8.00 con
written by Dom Grace & Boff Whalley

December 1825. England is in the grip of a harsh winter, its army is fighting colonial battles abroad, and hunger and poverty are rife. Thousands are thrown out of work while the landed, property-owning few become indecently rich.
Sound familiar?

See the story of sassy Luddite rebel Elsie Proud as she wages war against the ruthless rags-to-riches Boss Ernest Hardgristle and career climbing politician, Robert Catchpenny. Experience a riotous mix of theatre and music, banter and action, this show is for an audience looking for a world beyond TV Talent Contests and multi-millionaires taking multi-million pound pensions in this winter of recession.

Come and have a laugh as Red Ladder and Chumbawamba get together to sing, dance, cajole, poke fun and point fingers, all against a backdrop of our nation's radical past.
Suitable for 14+ and adults.
“ Red Ladder …………….reaching parts other companies don’t, won’t or can’t. “ David Edgar - The Guardian

For tickets and more information please contact the box office on 01254 380293 or check out the website www.hyndburnentertainment.com.

jaysay · 09-12-2009, 09:37

Wouldn't mind seeing that, especially if they throw a bucket of water over John Prescott again

Bernard Dawson · 09-12-2009, 10:39

I haven't seen the Red Ladder Group for years Gayle.It has to be the 1970s when I first came across them. I assume it's the same lot.

cashman · 09-12-2009, 15:21

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Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson

I haven't seen the Red Ladder Group for years Gayle.It has to be the 1970s when I first came across them. I assume it's the same lot.

Sounds promising, but were they any good bernard?

Bernard Dawson · 09-12-2009, 15:48

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Originally Posted by cashman

Sounds promising, but were they any good bernard?

I'm no expert on Theatre Groups Cashy, but they use to have a large following. There where also quite radical at the time, with some of the plays they put on.