VOLUntEER FORM

Come and join multi-instrumentalist Ian F Ball and a friend or two in the Partington Theatre Club Room, for an evening of folk music from the British Isles, spanning three centuries. With music and songs to take you on a journey from the 18th century asylums of London and Oldham Parish Church, through Derbyshire and Cornwall, the rolling corn fields of rural England to the present day, there will be something for everyone.

There will also be a performance of ‘The Great Derbyshire Lead Rush’. Based upon the BBC TV series from the 1970s, ‘Ballad of the Northwest’, with songs and anecdotes it tells the story of the rise and fall of the Derbyshire Lead mining industry.

Ian is an accomplished guitarist, melodeon player, singer and actor, based in Oldham near Manchester in the UK. His music is played far and wide and has been recorded by bands and musicians on both sides of the Atlantic.

Partington regulars will remember Ian from last year, when he played Frank in ‘Educating Rita’ and this year’s production of ‘Wind in the Willows’ where he played Badger and supplied the music.

“Excellent story telling” Ken Nicol – Steeleye Span.”

“Ian is a heart-warming, authentic artist with a talent to reach and connect with an audience. His reassuring and distinct voice brings stories to life alongside which his smooth and big open acoustic guitar completes a great sound”  Liam Corcoran

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