The adventures of Joseph Emidy - A Cornish tale: The life of the violinist and composer Joseph Emidy is one of the most extraordinary of modern times. Born in Guinea, West Africa in 1775, at the height of European colonialism, Emidy was first captured as a slave by the Portuguese, then kidnapped by the British Navy, serving as a fiddler on The Indefatigable during the French wars. Landing at Falmouth, Cornwall and being presented with a magical tin violin made by an illiterate miner, Emidy became a musical genius of the early nineteenth century. Boy Josh finds himself embarking on a thrilling journey through worlds familiar and unknown. His epic adventure demands a resistance against the most savage of oppression before he finds freedom and love in music and song. On the way he meets mad sailors, gabbling Cornish fools, crazy jowsters and a woman who softly plays the strings of his heart.T1076859008Company BishBashBosh. Director John Hoggarth. Director Dean Nolan. Performer Steve Jacobs. Performer Oraine Johnson. Performer Alex Kristoffy. Performer Robin Kristoffy. Performer Molly Weaver. | |
| 31 Jul 12 | Sterts Arts Centre, Liskeard :: V878 listing details L1208923520 |
| 30 Jul 12 | The Landmark, Ilfracombe :: V1177 listing details L493242587 |
| 29 Jul 12 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L0179004542 |
| 25 Jul 12 | Artrix, Bromsgrove :: V073680848 listing details L878597780 |
| 24 Jul 12 | Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff :: V827 listing details L1704601984 |
| 21 Jul 12 | Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven :: V9 listing details L1452923444 |
| 20 Jul 12 | Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham :: V984 listing details L320712214 |
| 19 Jul 12 | The Arts Centre, Washington :: V1411 listing details L0597811288 |
| 18 Jul 12 | The Civic, Barnsley :: V959 listing details L02007096470 |
| 12 Jul 12 | Burrell Theatre, Truro :: V038854934 listing details L277264860 |
| 10 Jul 12 | Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre, Taunton :: V918 listing details L0697626754 |
| 22 Jun 12 | Firestation Arts & Culture, Windsor :: V740 listing details L01708838473 |
| 19 Jun 12 to 21 Jun 12 | Pleasance, Inner London :: V276 listing details L1355656794 |
| 14 Jun 12 | Torch Theatre, Milford Haven :: V820 listing details L01264198842 |
| 12 Jun 12 | Burrell Theatre, Truro :: V038854934 listing details L01009688170 |
T01171316200Director John Hoggarth. Choreographer Karen Brown (part of Second Wave Dance). Performer Mbuguah Goro. Performer Trevor Cuthbertson. Performer Joanne Clare. | |
| 21 Aug 08 to 24 Aug 08 | Camden People's Theatre, Outer London :: V176 listing details L1020303665 |
| 21 Jun 08 | Acorn Arts Centre, Penzance :: V1747286290 listing details L358595674 |
