The Great Lifeboat Disaster of 1886 is told through Words & Music

The Great Lifeboat Disaster of 1886 is told through Words & Music

Cork, Jackets and Drill tells the story, through original songs and narration of the 1886 Southport lifeboat disaster, which claimed the lives of almost all the crew members of the Southport and St Anne’s lifeboats.

The impoverished fishermen of Southport, Lytham and St Anne’s bravely attempted to save the crew of the German ship Mexico which came into distress off the Southport sands.

The songs and script are by Southport-based playwright Len Pentin, whose work has been performed at Liverpool’s top theatres, BBC Radio Merseyside and the London fringe.

The musical performance, with its folk roots, is skilfully steered by the Cork Jacket Crew Chris Nelson, Siobhan Nelson, Len Pentin, Clive Pownceby, Pete Rimmer and Colin Wayte who narrates.

For a full evening of history, music and storytelling, come and enjoy the free talk by Martyn Griffiths prior to the Cork Jackets and Drill event at 6pm. He will be talking about the Wrecks off the Southport Coast in the gallery.

Cork Jackets and Drill starts at 7.30pm on Friday 31 July, tickets are just £6.

At the time, the tragedy touched and deeply affected the whole of the UK but it is now, sadly, largely forgotten. Cork Jackets and Drill attempts to rehabilitate the memory of the brave lifeboatmen (mostly fishermen by trade) who risked and gave their lives that evening for others – many going out to sea with empty stomachs, such was their desperate financial plight.

Tickets are £6 and are available online at theatkinson.co.uk or by calling the Box Office on 01704 533333. They are also available over the counter during The Atkinson opening hours.

Please be advised there is a £2.50 booking fee for telephone and online sales. This will be changing to £1 per ticket from September 1 and will be for all bookings.

 

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LISTING INFORMATION

Cork Jackets and Drill

Friday 31 July

7.30pm

Tickets: £6

 

For further information, images or interview requested, please contact Emma Lloyd tel: 0151 934 2129 / email: emma.lloyd@sefton.gov.uk

 

*Please be advised there is a £2.50 booking fee for telephone and online sales. This will be changing to £1 per ticket from September 1 and will be for all bookings

The Atkinson
Lord Street
Southport
Merseyside
PR8 1DB

 

HOW TO BOOK

In person: Visit The Atkinson box office on Lord Street

For tickets: visit the website theatkinson.co.uk or call box office on 01704 533333

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About The Atkinson

The Atkinson is Southport’s beautiful new home for music, theatre, art, poetry, literature and history, right in the middle of Lord Street in Southport. Significant investment has been made in refurbishing the stunning 19th century buildings, to create a really welcoming multi art-form venue with a strong contemporary feel.

The Atkinson offers an exciting and varied destination for families, cultural tourists and arts enthusiasts alike, with a full day and night time offer. Wile the day away visiting the new shop, that sells gifts and contemporary crafts from regional makers and then relax in the Bakery, choosing from a selection of artisan bread sandwiches, cakes and sharing platters. You can even take little bit of The Atkinson home with you from the delicatessen. Wonder through the major exhibitions and see performances from some of the UK’s foremost musicians, actors, performers and companies, films, family activities and much more.

 

 

Posted on 17 July 2015 under General news

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