“Another thread woven into the tapestry of Hastings”
Ploughing The Salt Sea is a solo autobiographical music theatre show, drawing on Bev Lee Harling’s recently discovered rich heritage of centuries old, fishing family roots in Hastings. The narrative, drawn from the suds of the Old Town Wash House, told through the eyes of the overlooked women, seeks to rewrite their stories of boats lost at sea and local life, back into our current consciousness through original and traditional folk song.
While the obvious themes are fishing-community related, the show also connects universally to women, secrecy, loss and finding your own voice.
Following each performance, the audience are invited to join a reflective, post show, community conversation with Bev, guided by Dr. Mo Cohen. This is our opportunity to come together and get to the heart of the experience we just shared.
Please scroll down for upcoming show dates and booking links.
Written and performed by Bev Lee Harling.
Directed by Dr. Mo Cohen
Set, Video & Costume Design: Simon Daw
Choreography: Arthur Pita
Sound Design: Frank Moon
Lighting Design: Jonathan Richardson
Producer: Mae Dewsbery
Illustration by Claire Fletcher
Audience Feedback:
“Bev’s delivery and writing was exceptional … and the very wonderful and unique way Bev’s vocal melodies dance along with her instrumental lines”
“Wonderful, touching, funny, intimate!”
“Beautiful simplicity. A small but also a universal tale. You totally invited us into your story and it felt so special.”
“Very personal and poignant but with great humour”
“A vivid alive portrait of a small town told through beautifully realised character studies”
“Loved the characterisation and the intimacy, and of course, the marvellous, marvellous music”
“Like all great stories it radiates authenticity”
UPCOMING SHOW DATES:
Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th June 2023, 7.30pm
Stables Theatre, Hastings. CLICK HERE TO BOOK
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