"Drive the Cold Winter Away" - Moonrakers

A themed musical show with a spoken
narrative

Just below
the surface of our familiar Christmas music and customs lies a deeper,
sometimes unsettling, sometimes amusing, but always intriguing mix of myth and
history. Four-piece folk band Moonrakers (cello, harp, guitar, whistles,
keyboard and female/male vocals) present a unique and exciting show that
explores customs, superstitions and rituals relating to winter in Britain. The
show includes songs and tunes (traditional and contemporary) linked with a
narrative that explains where this music comes from, what lies behind some of
these weird tales, and how they still resonate with us today. It takes you on a
journey through history, reminding you of how ordinary people dealt with the
hardships and joys of the dark winter months.

The show is
not just a beautiful listening experience, it is also participatory, with
choruses, percussion, and a few laughs. It is suitable for older children and
adults. Thematically, it ties in with calendar events (Christmas, Winter
Solstice, Spring) and environmental issues.