The Victorian Farmer's Year in Song heading to Whitchurch
John Kirkpatrick is bringing his Victorian Farmer's Year in Song show to Whitchurch in March, taking a light-hearted look at the authentic traditional songs of the farming year.
Following his appearances on the massively popular TV series 'Victorian Farm', John Kirkpatrick, winner of the 2010 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for Musician of the Year, takes us through a year in the countryside, reflecting the highs and lows of each season, and giving an authentic voice to the old way of life.
Although agricultural working conditions in the later nineteenth century were as bad as any in the country, the songs that have been handed down from this time choose to embody hope and optimism, and a great delight in the processes of nature - songs designed to keep spirits high.
This Arts Alive show takes place at The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch Leisure Centre, Sir John Talbot's School, on Thursday, 13 March at 7.30pm. Tickets at £12 adults and £6 under 18s are available at artsalive.co.uk or on 07506 724572.
