Gigs Archive

• Fri 20 June 2025

  Behind The Washing Line @ Stables Theatre, The Bourne, Hastings, TN34 3BD
  

  Songs, stories and interviews from Ploughing The Salt Sea. Following sell out shows of Ploughing the Salt Sea, for one night only, Bev Lee Harling reveals the stories behind the show, unseen interview footage and songs featuring special guest musicians. Ploughing The Salt Sea may be a one woman show, but it took a whole community to create this love letter to Hastings Old Town and the women who have inhabited it. If you loved Ploughing The Salt Sea, then you will LOVE this! And if you haven’t yet seen it, this will offer a beautiful introduction to the rich fishing heritage of Hastings.

  https://stablestheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873671121
  

• Fri 31 January 2025

  Hey Good Lookin’ @ Stables Theatre, Hastings, East Sussex. Gwen Watford Gallery
  

  Step into a heartfelt evening of story and song as Bev Lee Harling weaves together touching memories of life with her father and the bittersweet reality of dementia. From the cobbled yards of foundry life in Elephant and Castle to the salty shores of Hastings, this intimate solo performance explores the deep bonds between parent and child, the dignity of working-class life, and the power of music to connect us across time and memory. Featuring original songs and the beloved country classics of Hank Williams, please join us for this special work in progress performance and become part of the making of the show as Bev shares her process so far and gets your vital feedback to take the show on to its full potential later in the year.

  https://stablestheatre.co.uk/hey-good-looking/
  

• Fri 23 August 2024

  Ploughing The Salt Sea – Folk and Fable Festival @ Market Square, Battle, East Sussex
  

  Bev Lee Harling's one woman show 'Ploughing The Salt Sea', music theatre based on Bev's female fishing family heritage in Hastings Old Town

  https://battlefolkandfable.co.uk
  

• Sat 20 July 2024

  DFL – Theatre Show @ Bottle Alley
  

  During his work break, Hastings lad Noah is suddenly surprised when he bumps into his vibrant ex, Lydia, with full pirate gear and the news that she’s moved down from London. What can possibly go wrong? A play told from both sides of a story exploring commitment, gentrification and if home really is where the heart lives. Join us for Episode One of 'DFL', taking place in Bottle Alley as part of Pirate Weekend festivities. Music written and performed by Bev Lee Harling. You can also register your interest in future episodes by clicking here.

  https://www.hastingstheatreproject.org/event-details/dfl-episode-one-2024-07-20-16-00
  

• Thu 18 July 2024

  Bev Lee Harling trio LIVE at Centenary Celebrations for the OB @ Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Rd, Hastings
  

  18 JULY @ 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM Hastings Commons invites you to join us on 18th July 7.30pm – 11.30pm to celebrate the finished façade of the Observer Building. In 1924, the building never had an opening party, so this is our chance to celebrate… only 100 years late! The scaffolding has been up for a long time, and we are very happy to see it come down – we would love for you to join us in celebration. There will be refreshments and a paid bar, music from the last 100 years and a specially commissioned song to celebrate the building. At 9pm, we will invite attendees outside for a celebratory illumination of the façade of the OB and the premiere of new song 'Ode To The OB' written and performed by Bev Lee Harling. With thanks to 8Build Ltd for sponsoring this event. Please note: tickets are now sold out for this event, but you can still sign up to be added to the waiting list here.

  https://theobserverbuilding.org.uk/event/centenary-celebration-100-years-of-the-ob/