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Production Information
This is the story of an emotional
love triangle that takes us right to the heart
of Cumbrian life during the cataclysmic events
that took place at the turn of the last century.
The
Hired Man tells the timeless, moving story
of a young married couple and their struggle
to carve a living from the land, just as the
gathering storm or war in Europe threatens to
disrupt their lives.
The working-class rituals of hunting,
drinking and hiring fayres are set to Goodall’s
music sung by actors and a community choir creating
a haunting and arresting atmosphere.
The
Hired Man is acclaimed for its epic, nostalgic
and beautiful score. Based on the novel by Melvyn
Bragg, it became an award-winning musical when
he collaborated with Howard Goodall, a renowned
composer of choral music, stage musicals, film
and TV scores (Blackadder). He is an
award-winning broadcaster and is Classic FM’s
Composer-in-Residence for 2008-9.
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Audio Described performance: Wed 23 Jun,
7.30pm
British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted
performance:
