The Knotty A Musical Documentary. Original Cast
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Apr 26, 2005 Start Date
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The Knotty A Musical Documentary. Original Cast

Music and lyrics: Peter Terson, Anne Raitt, Gillian Brown, Dick Barton, Jeff Barton, Christopher Martin, 

Cast of the Victoria Theatre, Stoke-On-Trent: Christopher Bond, Abjula Harman, Jeff Parton, Gillian Brown, Geoffrey Larder, Ann Raitt, Alan David, Christopher Martin, Susan Tracy, Arthur Whybrow, Brian Young

"A musical documentary about the great days of the railways and particularly the North Staffordshire Railway, The Knotty; from the stage coach era of the 1820's, to the amalgamation of 1923. Adapted from Peter Cheeseman's 1969 production of The Knotty for the Victoria Theatre, Stoke On Trent; with the cast of the Victoria Theatre and the voices of railwaymen who worked on the North Staffordshire Railway. Based on information from historical research by Peter Terson and originally created in 1966, by the Victoria Theatre Company under the direction of Peter Cheeseman"

Original songs written for this production:

Geordie Stephenson

Towns Upon A Hill

Railway Boom Song

Song Of The Navvies

Hurrah For Steam

Railway Lines

First Day Of The Line

Lament Of The Footplatemen

Amalgamation Song

Also a traditional song "Paddy Works On The Railway" and "Three Merry Men Of Kent" (Anon - Broadside 18th century)

LP (detailed summary of the show) on the UK Argo label ZTR 125 (stereo) from 1970. LP, sleeve & insert in great condition. A rare and unusual show recording. Payment by Paypal or UK cheque.


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