Artsreach, Dorset’s touring arts charity, is delighted to welcome Townsend Productions back to Dorset this March with a brand-new show by actor, musician and writer Neil Gore, following acclaimed tours with productions including ‘The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists’ and ‘Yes! Yes! UCS!’.
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From the voices of ramblers and campaigners to the songs and poetry inspired by past and current struggles, ‘Behold Ye Ramblers’ is a new play about The Clarion newspaper and the organisations formed by its readership, including the famous rambling clubs, like Sheffield’s Clarion Ramblers, the Clarion Cyclists and Clarion Vans.
These early Edwardian pioneers promoted healthy outdoor pursuits, organising expeditions across open moors and mountains whilst campaigning for the right to roam, bringing them into conflict with landowners’ hunting and shooting activities and laws that prioritised private property over the wellbeing of others.
Featuring music and songs, ‘Behold Ye Ramblers’ celebrates The Clarion Ramblers and their mission to escape from overcrowded industrial homes, factories and long working hours to the great outdoors.
The timing of this touring piece of theatre is particularly relevant, given current media attention around access issues restricting the right to roam in England.
Townsend Theatre Productions have an outstanding reputation for producing imaginative, entertaining, and socially relevant live theatre. Artsreach is delighted to welcome them back to Dorset with their acclaimed new show, touring to Shillingstone (01258 860319) on Saturday 23 March, and Burton Bradstock (07821 363316) on Sunday 24 March. Tickets and further information are available online at www.artsreach.co.uk
- Sat 23 March, 7:30pm. Shillingstone Portman Hall. 01258 860319
- Sun 24 March, 7:30pm. Burton Bradstock Village Hall. 07821 363316
