Show with live music, stories and projected visuals coming to Spittal

Steve and Carol Robson, who perform under the name Fool’s Gold, are making a return visit to Spittal next week with their show about the First World War through the experiences of a pitman.

By Andrew Coulson

Published 7th Oct 2022, 11:51 GMT

Updated 7th Oct 2022, 11:52 GMT

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Michael Heaviside was a miner from County Durham who became a soldier. And for an extraordinary adventure in France, he was awarded the Victoria Cross.

The Beat The Drum show features live music, stories and projected visuals, and it is all woven into a compelling narrative and commemoration of the times.

Songs from the time sit alongside original music.

Tickets for the show at St John’s Church on Saturday, October 15 from 7.30pm are on sale in Spittal Food Store or call 07752 403409, or you can pay on the door on the night.

For more information about the show and various ticket prices, email [email protected]

Starting in North East folk clubs, Carol and Steve have developed shows that are folk, but not necessarily traditional.

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