The Demon Barbers coming to Theatre Severn on Thursday 14 March 2019
The Demon Barbers are coming to Shropshire Council’s Theatre Severn on Thursday 14 March 2019 at 8pm.
Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
Breaking Tradition, the UK’s leading folk and hip hop Dance Company, and multi award-winning folk powerhouse, The Demon Barbers, invites families and folk fans to The Demon Barbers XL, winners of Best Live Act’ at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
Part gig, part dance show, The Demon Barbers bring a new repertoire, extra band members and a modern twist to their multi-award winning Roadshow.
Since winning ‘Best Live Act’ at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, The Demon Barbers have been immersed in the development of their Folk & Hip Hop Dance Extravaganza ‘The Lock In’. Following a number of successful UK tours, including high profile shows at Glastonbury Festival and 5 star reviews for their 2 week run at Edinburgh Fringe, The Demon Barbers now bring some of the UK’s most exciting young Clog, Sword, Hip Hop and Breakdancers onto the concert stage to create the live folk music & dance spectacular of the year!
Combining solid traditional acoustic instruments and songs with the added oomph of a superbly tight rhythm section, they create a unique and captivating sound.
The Demon Barbers XL features new material from their new album ‘Disco At The Tavern’ a collaboration with Grammy & Emmy Award winners Donal Hodgson and Kipper, best known for their work with Sting.
“It’s as if they’ve found the key to unlock the idea of 21st Century folk-rock revealing that these days rock isn’t part of the equation at all. They’re giving folk music its own dance revolution. The music here isn’t the background, it’s the manifesto. And it’s wonderful” Chris Nickson, f’Roots
“This really is a mind blowing album with so much good stuff. It has to be an award-winner this time next year.” R2 Magazine *****
“The inspiration comes from Damien Barber, front man of the award-winning folk band The Demon Barbers, who supply the floor-shaking live music that alone justifies the price of the ticket” The Independent review of The Lock In
‘with driven punchy tunes and songs, drum ‘n’ bass grooves, the odd touch of ska and an ever present feel that this lot know how to party’ result in ‘one of the most exciting acts around… check them out….’ fRoots
Tickets: £19.50
T: 01743 281281 and online at www.theatresevern.co.uk
And in person at Theatre Severn, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8FT.
Further information
▪ The Demon Barbers XL Cast
Musician/singer – Damien Barber Dancer – Marie Mathias
Musician/singer – Jim Boyle Dancer – Chris Banks
Musician – Dave Gray Dancer – Zoe Moores
Musician – Ben Griffith Musician – Angus Milne
Musician – Matt Aplin
▪ Breaking Tradition Dance Company raises the profile of traditional English dance, music and song through integration with modern genres. The company aims to emphasise the cultural importance of traditional English heritage through delivery of high quality, accessible performance and education.
Founded by Artistic Director Damien Barber, the company is widely recognised as the UK’s leading folk and hip hop Dance Company and has developed its own unique repertoire of folk and hip hop dance fusion.
It is this originality that has led to Breaking Tradition’s critical acclaim, gaining 4 and 5 star national reviews for their high quality productions. Affiliated to the BBC Radio 2 Award Winning ‘The Demon Barbers’, live music is an essential part of the company’s work.
▪ Damien Barber has been a professional folk singer since leaving college in 1989. Having spent 11 years as a solo artist he formed The Demon Barber Roadshow in 2000 gaining major recognition for their original and imaginative approach to traditional music, song and dance. He co-founded the award winning rapper sword team, Black Swan Rapper and created the Folk & Hip Hop Dance Extravaganza, The Lock In, in 2012 and is now established as one of the most respected performers of folk music in the UK today.
▪ Shropshire Council’s Theatre Severn was officially opened on 25 March 2009 and is situated on Frankwell Quay, a stunning riverside location and one of the main gateways into Shrewsbury. The county town of Shropshire, renowned for its culture and heritage, Shrewsbury is an increasingly popular visitor destination.
