The Ghost of a Sailor’s talking blues is a new show of singing together, comedy and storytelling. The 17th century ghost is a shipwrecked sailor, who has remained resident in a harbour tavern to the present day, telling his tales in an unruly mix of stand up, tales and popular chorus. The show is primarily a community singalong that crosses the centuries with well known traditional ditties, music hall and modern day popular classics, with songs for all generations.

The sailors ghost winds his way back and forth through time, interacting with the audience, observing the world and history, whispering to famous characters, dancing with revellers and falling in love. The show is wrapped in the style of the talking blues -a simple guitar and spoken word technique invented by Woody Guthrie, and later made famous by Bob Dylan in his early recordings).

ABOUT EVERY LIFE MATTERS

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in Cumbria, with the county’s rates often above the national average. Every Life Matters was founded to change that. The charity delivers suicide prevention training, awareness campaigns, and resources for communities, as well as offering support to families and individuals affected by suicide. By raising awareness and reducing stigma, they help ensure that fewer lives are lost and more people can find help when they need it most.