The Knotty A Musical Documentary. Original Cast
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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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