Posted by Shelley Rainey 26 November 2010
Monday 29th November 2010 sees the start of this year’s “Carols and Capers” tour for Maddy Prior and the Carnival Band.
The Carnival Band (which includes ex-Bellowhead member Giles Lewin) play 25 mediaeval and modern instruments between them, and also sing. You will hear many familiar carols, but not performed in a familiar way. Many of the carols become quite danceable, in sharp contrast to what some of us may be used to in carol services. Material written by Maddy and the other band members is also included.
Together they have recorded eight albums, including five of Christmas themed music. The latest release is a collection of Vaughan Williams Carols, Songs and Hymns.
There is usually an opportunity for younger (and often less young) members of the audience to join in one of the carols playing jingly percussion instruments. A Carnival Band gig is a great night out for all the family.
Tour Dates
November
Monday 29th Epsom Playhouse
Tuesday 30th Martletts Hall, Burgess Hill
December
Wednesday 1st Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
Thursday 2nd The Stables, Milton Keynes
Friday 3rd Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry
Sunday 5th Borough Theatre, Abergavenny
Monday 6th The Town Hall, Birmingham
Tuesday 7th Huntingdon Hall, Worcester
Wednesday 8th Roses Theatre , Tewkesbury
Thursday 9th Chichester Festival Theatre
Saturday 11th Park and Dare Theatre, Treorci
Monday 13th St George’s Bristol
Tuesday 14th The Town Hall, Oxford
Wednesday 15th St George’s Hall, Bradford
Thursday 16th The Platform, Morecambe
Saturday 18th The Sage, Gateshead
Sunday 19th The Spa, Bridlington
Monday 20th Buxton Opera House
Tuesday 21st City Hall, Salisbury
Wednesday 22nd Cadogan Hall, London