Just a heads up about a show I'm doing locally here at the start of March.
I've written about The Emigrant Woman's Tale which I've co-written with Hungarian poet Csilla Toldy - it tells the story of her escape from behind the Iron Curtain as an 18 year old, juxtaposed with my growing up on the border here before and during the Troubles. We come from opposite sides of Europe, one from the country, one from the city, and have crafted a very nice show from our music and words.
We recently performed the show in Dundalk and had a lovely review of it ....
"The Emigrant Woman was fantastic. We saw it in Dundalk & we thought it was amazing. A great & true story with amazing music, we highly recommend everyone to go & experience it".
Bernadette & Dixie
We will be in Derry on Friday 6th March and in Armagh on Saturday 14th March.
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Now we've extended it into Border Stories to include a short dramatic piece about homelessness, entitled Bananas!, also written by Csilla and performed by Belfast actress Vicky Blades. These shows will be followed by a discussion chaired by award winning journalist William (Billy) K Graham.
Entrance is Free, supported by the European Union's PEACE IV project.
Sunday 8th March - 6pm - (International Women's Day) - An Cuan, Rostrevor
Thursday 12th March - 4.30 pm - Shimna Integrated School, Newcastle, Co. Down
Friday 13th March - 6pm - Sticky Fingers Arts Space, Edward Street, Newry.
Borders and homelessness are so much in the news at the moment and we are looking for more venues to take particulary The Emigrant out to - so if you've any ideas please get in touch.
I'm an emigrant too, but from one easy place to another. My first husband was from Hungary and escaped in 1956, so many stories from there. My second husband was black and his parents emigrated from a segregated US South to a better life in California. Even though my life has been easy, I feel close to emigrants and their stories. We all left something behind, we looked to the future, and we were courageous.
ReplyDeleteI finally had the bright idea to look you up on youtube and so glad I did. I listened to the first song that came up: A New Song to Sing. A beautiful song for this time our world. I will come back soon to listen to more of your songs.
ReplyDeleteAh thank you Inger - I'm glad you like that song:)
ReplyDeleteYes emigrants are very courageous people and especially now when people are fleeing because of such need, they deserve to be respected and helped not demonised.
Oh that sounds wonderful! I do hope it goes well!!! How nice for you to have collaborated!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kezzie - yes, collaborations are very interesting - still looking forward to getting to play with you some day :)
ReplyDeleteHoping it goes well.
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I am just catching up with some blog reading, I love to come and visit your home on the web. I love that I find stories and words that tell of a life so different from mine but no less fascinating for it. I wished I lived a little closer so that I could come and hear you in real life. I do hope your performances go well.
ReplyDeleteSounds fascinating Fil. Wish I could come and see it. Bit far though LOL. Best of luck.
ReplyDeleteHi Fil - sorry I've been meaning to get here ... but will look up your performances in the coming weeks.
ReplyDeleteYou are clever writing these mini plays, articles and music ... great talent ...
I do hope all is well for you, your family and friends in these difficult times. Cheers Hilary