Letters through Your Door is the brand new family concert from the musician and songwriter, story teller and tallest man in Derbyshire David Gibb who ison a mission to create great music for children and families.
At just 23 years old he’s already had his music played on BBC Radios 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6, performed at Glastonbury Festival (amongst many others), played over 400 concerts, been nominated for a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award as part of the duo ‘David Gibb & Elly Lucas’, and won the highly commended prize at the Young Story Teller of the Year competition (2011).
Frustrated at the lack of high quality music available for children, and inspired by the strong independent children’s music movement in America, he set himself the mission of writing an album of songs aimed at families, with quality and musicianship being the focus. The result is ‘Letters Through Your Door’, a fun and exciting album and stage show packed full of catchy and toe tapping numbers.
David takes an unusual look at everyday life through the medium of song, with themes ranging from the everyday to the surreal. Every performance finishes with a song writing session in which, with the help of the audience, a brand new song is written and performed!
Joined onstage by multi instrumentalists Oli Matthews (saxaphone, clarinet, melodeon) and Jim Molyneux (percussion, piano, accordion) David Gibb’s new show is sure to bring a smile to your face and have your whole family singing along in no time. Whether it’s finding a dragon in your bedroom, dreaming about swimming in the sea, or simply waiting for the postman to arrive, there’s something here for everyone!
The album features original songs as well drawing on traditional children’s song from across the world. This sublime mix is complemented by guest appearances from some of the biggest names on the British folk scene including Bella Hardy, Will Pound and Nancy Kerr. The themes range from the everyday to the surreal, but whether it’s finding a dragon in your bedroom, dreaming about swimming in the sea, or simply waiting for the postman to arrive, there’s something here for everyone!
David Gibbs – Letters through Your Door takes place on Sunday 26 October at 6pm.
Tickets for Letters Through Your Door are priced at £8 adults, £6 children , £24 family ticket and are available online at theatkinson.co.uk or by calling The Atkinson box office on 01704 533333. You can also purchase your tickets over the counter during The Atkinson’s opening hours.
There is also the 3 for 2 offers on children’s theatre this season (September-December). Please note 3 for 2 cannot be used in conjunction with any other special ticket offers and restrictions apply.
Love The Atkinson’s family programme? Then don’t forget to pick up a copy of the Kidsfest leaflet now available. It has information on all the events and activities taking place as part of the family festival during the October half term including Ghoulish Workshops, Hugless Douglas and Angel (theatre for all ages), Comedy 4 Kids and more!
*Please be advised there is a £2 booking fee for booking over the phone and online bookings.
LISTING INFORMATION
Letters through Your Door
Sunday 26 October
6pm
Tickets: £8 adults (£6 children, £24 family)
Kidsfest
Thursday 23 October – Friday 31 October
The Atkinson
Lord Street
Southport
Merseyside
PR8 1DB
HOW TO BOOK
In person: Visit the Box Office, The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport.
For tickets: visit the website theatkinson.co.uk*or call box office on 01704 533333*
*Subject to s £2 booking fee
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Posted on 20 October 2014 under General news
