When the pandemic struck in 2020 we had a tour arranged for our gig-theatre piece Gerrard Winstanley’s True and Righteous Mobile Incitement Unit, and were in the middle of fundraising. That tour didn’t happen, obviously, but five years later one of the venues has invited us to perform. It will be part of a season of performances, talks and other events looking at the theme of protest and Exeter’s role in the Civil War period. The venue is St Nicholas Priory, a fantastic mediaeval building in the heart of Exeter. We will be working with local historians and performers to create a really special version of the show.
Mobile Incitement, as we call it for short, combines historical texts, protest songs and new writing to explore England’s fascinating if sometimes troubled history of protest. It’s a fun show that explores some serious ideas with the help of some amazing tunes from the last 600 years. And Exeter, with all its fascinating history, is a perfect location for it.
We will be doing two performances on 21st of August, a matinee at 3pm (doors 2:30pm) and an evening show at 7pm (doors 6:30pm). Do please book your tickets. We can’t wait to see you there.
