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Performance

VenueLeeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse)
Also: Courtyard, Quarry, Bramall Rock Void
TownLeeds
CountyWest Yorkshire
From27th September 2008
To18th October 2008
When19:45. Sat Mat 14:30. Oct 16 Mat 14:00
PricesFrom £15.00. To £25.00.
Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse) (V977)
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Don't You Leave Me Here

Don't You Leave Me Here

Work:: Don't You Leave Me Here (S0707013630)

1906. In the back room of a brothel in Storyville, New Orleans, Ferd "Jelly Roll" Morton and Tony Jackson earn what little money they can playing for Gypsy Schaeffer and her girls, whilst desperately dreaming of a better life. Kicked out at 16 for playing the "Devil's music" the young man who will become one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time is desperate for recognition. Meanwhile Jackson struggles to come to terms with his sexuality - something which threatens to bring their friendship to an abrupt and violent end. Featuring classic songs by Jelly Roll Morton, including Animule Dance and The Crave, Don't You Leave Me Here follows two of the originators of jazz from the greasy creep-joints of New Orleans to the hot clubs of Chicago. As the years roll past fate deals a cruel hand to both of them but still the music plays on in Clare Brown's powerful play of heartache, hard times and the blues.
Author Clare Brown

Production:: (T01902243749)

Producer West Yorkshire Playhouse
Director Sarah Punshon
Design Simon Higlett
Musical Director Tim Sutton
Lighting Jason Taylor
Sound Mic Pool
Performer Kelsey Brookfield (Jelly Roll)
Performer Giles Terera (Tony Jackson)

Listing:: L81919397

Courtyard



Production details

Courtyard

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Special Performances


  • 14 Oct 08 Sign Interpreted
  • 15 Oct 08 Audio Described
  • 16 Oct 08 Open Captioned (STAGETEXT)
  • 18 Oct 08 Audio Described
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