Performance

Venue	Whitley Bay Playhouse
Town	Whitley Bay
County	Tyne and Wear
From	11th September 2018
To	11th September 2018
When	14:30, 19:30
Whitley Bay Playhouse (V580)
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Date of change: 28 Aug 18 - T1572802446

The Great Joe Wilson

Work:: The Great Joe Wilson (S1425214177)

Like Bob Dylan, singer/songwriter Joe Wilson was able to encapsulate an epic story in a song. His subject matter ranged from love, death and moving house to supporting workers on strike. In addition, he wasn't afraid to tackle the horrors of domestic violence or drunkenness. His prose - a vibrant record of working class life in Victorian north-east England - is as relevant today as 150 years ago.

Author

Ed Waugh

Production:: (T1572802446)

In April 1867, Joe performed at Darlington Theatre Royal Music Hall and The Era noted that: 'Wilson introduced popular concert hall entertainment to the Darlington public for the first time...the house has been crowded'. Joe made his professional debut at Balmbras, Newcastle, in December 1864, and within a year, aged only 24, was the undisputed north-east concert hall superstar. Sadly, he died of TB in February 1875. Joe was only 33 years old but left behind a legacy of 360 brilliant songs, including the classic 'Keep Your Feet Still, Geordie, Hinn

Producer	Wisecrack Productions
Performer	Micky Cochrane
Performer	Sarah Boulter
Performer	Jamie Brown
Performer	Jordan Miller (musician)

Listing:: L01986776301

Production details

In April 1867, Joe performed at Darlington Theatre Royal Music Hall and The Era noted that: 'Wilson introduced popular concert hall entertainment to the Darlington public for the first time...the house has been crowded'. Joe made his professional debut at Balmbras, Newcastle, in December 1864, and within a year, aged only 24, was the undisputed north-east concert hall superstar. Sadly, he died of TB in February 1875. Joe was only 33 years old but left behind a legacy of 360 brilliant songs, including the classic 'Keep Your Feet Still, Geordie, Hinn

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