Robb Johnson: Ordinary Giants

Robb Johnson: Ordinary Giants Fri 28 Jan. we are LIVE STREAMING this show: watch on line by screening on our Virtual Stage in your home.

A  family history of the 1930s, World War Two & the Welfare State

Robb Johnson is one of UK’s finest folk singer/songwriters: “An English original”, (Robin Denselow, the Guardian) a “renowned folk-punk” (Time Out). His remarkable song suite Ordinary Giants, told the story of his father’s life and times with contributions from over 30 performers, including award-winning Jazz legend Claire Martin, Justin Sullivan from New Model Army, Tom Robinson, and TUC General secretary Frances O’Grady. Now in his 60s, Hackney-born Robb has been called one of England’s last genuinely political songwriters.

Robb’s band for this event will include: Sian Allen, Matthew Crampton, John Forrester, David Harrod, Arvin Johnson, Louise Martin, Phil Odgers, Fae Simon

Dates & Time

Live shows: Fri 28 & Sat 29 January 2022 7.30pm at Chats Palace, London E9 6DF

Live stream: Fri 28 January 2022  7.30pm    Running time: 2hrs 15 mins incl interval

Encore streaming: video-on-demand Sun 30 Jan – Tues 1 March 2022 incl.

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Live-stream commissioned by Chats Palace with support from Arts Council England.