Bob Tipler (and I've borrowed most of this blog from Bob's facebook account) and John Knowles have written a play with songs loosely based on the history of the America Ground area of Hastings (blog), which Bob says is "an allegory concerning today’s housing crisis and issues of land ownership."
With support from Historic England and a supporting grant from Arts Council England, they have nearly reached the funding required to professionally stage the play this coming June, with a cast of local actors and musicians. There will soon be a push for the final bit of crowd funding and sponsorship required.
There’s a reading of the synopsis of the play with a performance of five of the songs next Wednesday 20th March during the Trinity Triangle Heritage Showcase at the Hastings Observer Building, 13-21.00 hours (eventbrite). Tickets are free and their America Ground synopsis is due to start at 8pm.
Should you wish to go along here’s a link to sign up.
PS. The America Ground The Musical is my invention, I have no idea what they will be calling it, but would be amazed if it's the same, you never know! 😉
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