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Drive the Cold Winter Away - Moonrakers
A themed musical show with a spoken narrative
Just below the surface of our familiar Christmas music and customs lies a deeper, sometimes unsettling, sometimes amusing, but always intriguing mix of myth and history. Four-piece folk band Moonrakers (cello, harp, guitar, whistles, keyboard and female/male vocals) present a unique and exciting show that explores customs, superstitions and rituals relating to winter in Britain. The show includes songs and tunes (traditional and contemporary) linked with a narrative that explains where this music comes from, what lies behind some of these weird tales, and how they still resonate with us today. It takes you on a journey through history, reminding you of how ordinary people dealt with the hardships and joys of the dark winter months.
The show is not just a beautiful listening experience, it is also participatory, with choruses, percussion, and a few laughs. It is suitable for older children and adults.
Moonrakers have more than 15 years’ experience as a touring band. They performed their show ‘Magic, Myth & Mystery’ for The Library Presents (Cambridgeshire) in July 2024, and have also toured their commissioned show “Vaughan Williams – Roots & Branches” across the country. Their music was used for the BBC television series Beyond Paradise in 2024.
Just below the surface of our familiar Christmas music and customs lies a deeper, sometimes unsettling, sometimes amusing, but always intriguing mix of myth and history. Four-piece folk band Moonrakers (cello, harp, guitar, whistles, keyboard and female/male vocals) present a unique and exciting show that explores customs, superstitions and rituals relating to winter in Britain. The show includes songs and tunes (traditional and contemporary) linked with a narrative that explains where this music comes from, what lies behind some of these weird tales, and how they still resonate with us today. It takes you on a journey through history, reminding you of how ordinary people dealt with the hardships and joys of the dark winter months.
The show is not just a beautiful listening experience, it is also participatory, with choruses, percussion, and a few laughs. It is suitable for older children and adults.
Moonrakers have more than 15 years’ experience as a touring band. They performed their show ‘Magic, Myth & Mystery’ for The Library Presents (Cambridgeshire) in July 2024, and have also toured their commissioned show “Vaughan Williams – Roots & Branches” across the country. Their music was used for the BBC television series Beyond Paradise in 2024.
7.30pm £18 (+conc.) from www.ticketsoxford.com
Some tickets available on the door.
Some tickets available on the door.
Wesley Memorial Church, New Inn Hall St, Oxfordshire OX1 2DH
Fri 6 December
Website:
www.moonrakers.net
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