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Open Space Theatre Company presents
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GigspannerWe are thrilled to be welcoming Gigspanner back to Wingfield Barns this November.
Described since as one of the “most quietly brilliant sets of musicians in the folk world and beyond” (Folk Radio UK), Gigspanner has stayed true to their quest to take self-penned material along with music rooted in the British Isles and beyond, and with the flick of a bow, a finely chosen chord or slip of a beat, produce richly atmospheric arrangements “with notes seemingly plucked from the stars and rhythms from the equator” (Spiral Earth). In 2013, Gigspanner’s founding member, legendary fiddle player Peter Knight, left Steeleye Span to wholly commit to the trio, and in the process established their reputation as one of the most genuinely ground-breaking forces on the British folk scene, inspiring Maverick magazine to write "Gigspanner are making some of the most beautiful music the genre has to offer" 5***** Saturday 6th November 2021, 7.30pm Tickets £18 Online sales via www.wegottickets.com/event/512878/ |
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Reg MeurossThe breadth and depth of Reg Meuross’s material is unparalleled in contemporary folk: songs about forgotten heroes, famous names, folk legends, the climate emergency, tales from the kitchen sink and news from the world stage; if something needs to be sung about then Reg Meuross has a song for it.
Currently touring with latest release, RAW along with a back collection of 14 albums and two new song cycles brewing, Meuross has the gift of being able to touch people through his songs and performance, painting pictures that remain with the listener long after the song has been sung. Masterfully accompanying himself on his ‘44 Martin six-string guitar, harmonica, tenor guitar, banjo and dulcimer and captivating audiences with his beautiful tenor voice, witnessing a Reg Meuross performance is to experience a journey into the heart, soul and songs of one of England’s finest writers. “Classic, with echoes of early Dylan, Tom Paxton and Leonard Cohen” THE GUARDIAN “A mighty songwriter and an equally fine singer” Martin Carthy Thursday 11th November, 7.30pm Tickets £15 Book online via www.wegottickets.com/event/521981/ |
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Common Ground Theatre Co. presents
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‘It’s lovely stuff’ – Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 Folk Show
★★★★ Album Of The Year Editors Choice – fROOTS Magazine ★★★★★ R2 – ‘Talented and poetic triumvirate’ ★★★★ Songlines – ‘Obviously something of enormous promise’ www.aldenpattersonanddashwood.com |
Alden, Patterson and DashwoodHighly acclaimed folk trio Alden Patterson and Dashwood weave rich vocal harmonies, fiddle, guitar and dobro around beautifully written original songs and melodies. Their music takes influence from English folk traditions with uplifting instrumentals and self-penned songs depicting tales of young travellers, sleepy seas and their affection for home.
Christina, Alex and Noel played their first gig together in early 2016 and with the unexpected critical success of their debut they haven’t stopped. Notable achievements include; over 800,000 streams on Spotify, winning fRoots editors choice Album Of The Year, 5000 physical albums sold, nearly 300 gigs played, a 23 date concert hall tour with Show Of Hands, multiple shows at Celtic Connections including at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, multiple airplay on BBC Radio 2/BBC Radio 6/BBC Radio 4, playing across the UK, France, Belgium and Norway including main stage shows at prestigious folk festivals; Sidmouth, Towersey and Cambridge. Friday 26th November, 7.30pm Tickets £14 Book online via www.wegottickets.com/event/523778/ |
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Christmas Decoration Mosaic WorkshopA mosaic workshop to make Christmas decorations for adults and children.
This is a really fun and very popular mosaic workshop that Wendy has run for several years. Come along and make either one large standing Christmas robin decoration or two or three small tree decorations. You can choose from a large selection of materials to make lovely individual and sparkly decorations to keep in the family for generations. If you have china or sparkly old bits of costume jewellery you might want to add, please bring them along! Friday 26th November 9.30-12.30 Saturday 27th November 13.00-16.00 Book online via www.wegottickets.com/event/529120 for Friday, and www.wegottickets.com/event/529122 for Saturday. |
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Open Space Theatre Co presents
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Knight and SpiersPeter Knight and John Spiers
Album Launch Tour On a summer's day in 2016, the organisers of FolkEast Festival masterminded one of the most intriguing and exciting collaborations on today's folk scene. Peter Knight, legendary violinist and ex-member of folk-rock band Steeleye Span was paired with leading melodeon player and ex-Bellowhead member, John Spiers, for a special one-off performance which left audiences in awe. With no space to be found in the marquee, people stood five deep in the pouring rain in order to witness the bringing together of two of the most genuinely gifted musicians in their respective fields. With a standing ovation and roars for more, and much to the delight of folk fans everywhere, Knight and Spiers decided not to leave things there, and have since become an established duo on the folk-roots scene. The pairing of violin and melodeon is not a new one, but in the hands of Knight and Spiers, Improvisation and invention meet the listener at every turn. Together they have created a musical document that resonates with history, but also something that should inspire future generations of musicians to engage with Britain’s folk dancing heritage, and the beautiful, mysterious tunes that can be found within that heritage. This tour sees the release of their much anticipated second album. "These uniquely gifted musicians make a sublime pairing, and create a live performance to be remembered for a long time". Saturday 12th March, 7.30pm Tickets £18 Book online via www.wegottickets.com/event/528840/ |
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The Wind In The WillowsGreenMatthews
A brand-new musical adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s well-loved classic by Chris Green. GreenMatthews use music, song, light and sound to bring this timeless tale to sparkling life.
Join Ratty, Mole, Badger and of course the irrepressible Mr Toad as they embark on various adventures – on the river, on the road and in the dark and dangerous Wild Wood. Using traditional English folk melodies set to new lyrics, the show paints a vivid picture of Grahame’s world – from the humble comfort of Mole End to the grandeur of Toad Hall. The Wind in the Willows is the perfect soundtrack to summer – vivacious, sparkling and full of life. Sunday 24th April, 7.30pm Tickets £12 Online sales via www.wegottickets.com/event/506055 |
“Martin Simpson is a superb teller of a song. You just have to listen to the opener on this double album, his own composition, Trouble Brought Me Here, to appreciate how his articulation brings the substance of a song alive, borne on his flowing guitar or banjo accompaniment.” The Scotsman
"Hearing Andy Cutting play is like going through the wardrobe and finding Narnia. His music is glorious, joyful, moving, subtle, emotionally charged, a totally spell-binding experience that is never long enough". June Tabor |
Martin Simpson and Andy CuttingMartin and Andy have both played solo gigs at Wingfield Barns in the past, and we are thrilled to welcome them back, this time as a duo for what will be an extremely rare performance. With most of the planned tour cancelled, this will be the place to see them if you live anywhere this side of London.
The remarkable intimate solo performances Martin gives go from strength to strength - every gig is a masterclass. He travels the length and breadth of the UK and beyond, giving rapt audiences passion, sorrow, love, beauty, tragedy and majesty through his playing. “What’s it like being the best guitar player in the world…?” Martin’s modesty and grace prevented him from answering this BBC Radio 4 interviewer’s question recently, but the facts speak for themselves. 40 years after he recorded his first album, Golden Vanity, in 1976, Martin is known as a guitarist of formidable talent. Equally at home playing English traditional folk, American folk and blues and his own compositions, he is consistently named as one of the very finest fingerstyle guitar players in the world. Andy Cutting is a rarity. A musician's musician (BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winner Best Musician 2008, 2011 & 2016): a soulful and technically outstanding melodeon practitioner with an ear for a fine tune. Many of his tunes have been purloined along the way: some considered contemporary classics on the folk scene. But then, Andy is also a warm and emotive performer, modestly engaging his audiences with his self-deprecating wit and then flooring them with downright staggering musicianship. There are few melodeon players who put so much feeling into their playing, whether it is a set of dance tunes, or accompaniment to a slow English ballad. Saturday 21st May 2022, 7.30pm Tickets £20 Online sales via www.wegottickets.com/event/511568/ |
Drama is a crucial part of the programme of events and includes performances by professional companies. We are also delighted to host plays by local societies and are keen to promote events by students in local schools and by pupils of local music teachers.
Please call 01379 384505 if you would like to discuss Wingfield Barns hosting your community group performance.
Please call 01379 384505 if you would like to discuss Wingfield Barns hosting your community group performance.
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