A funny and poignant tribute about the life and times of Harry Clasper, the greatest ever North East sportsman. Harry Clasper, the first Geordie sporting superstar; the man The Blaydon Races was written for. Rowing was the sport of the working class before football came along. Harry was known nationally as a champion and an innovator. When Harry died in 1870 more than 130,000 people paid tribute in Newcastle. Ed Waugh tells the story of how Harry ‘Hadaway' Clasper brought the World Rowing Championship to the Tyne for the first time, in June 1845. Premiering in May 2015, this fantastic play received standing ovations after every performance.T205020768Presented byVon Fox Promotions. Design Alison Ashton. Costume Alison Stringer. Design Alison McGowan (puppets). Performer Jamie Brown (Harry Clasper). | |
| 19 Jun 22 | Westovian Theatre, South Shields :: V576 listing details L0565954141 |
| 17 Jun 22 | Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham :: V984 listing details L368342957 |
| 14 Jun 22 to 15 Jun 22 | General, Outer London :: V1087 listing details L0921472729 |
| 12 Jun 22 | General, General :: V947024728 listing details L1393382545 |
| 11 Jun 22 | Gala Theatre, Durham :: V0146218420 listing details L083342229 |
| 10 Jun 22 | General, General :: V947024728 listing details L0482140363 |
| 3 Jun 22 | Playhouse, Alnwick :: V1176 listing details L2142515332 |
| 31 May 22 to 1 Jun 22 | Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V568 listing details L970197283 |
| 7 May 21 | Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham :: V984 listing details L01753212700 |
| 9 Jun 20 to 10 Jun 20 | Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V568 listing details L0488252869 |
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| 24 Feb 17 to 25 Feb 17 | Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V570 listing details L01269557998 |
