Programme of events to celebrate 20th anniversary of Brassed Off

A YEAR-long celebration of a South Yorkshire town's 'special relationship' with brass music, inspired by the 20th anniversary of the film which took it to cinema screens around the world, will begin next month.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Jan 2016, 17:20 BST
Updated 26th Jan 2016, 17:24 BST
Andy (Ewan McGregor) and Gloria (Tara Fitzgerald) in Brassed OffAndy (Ewan McGregor) and Gloria (Tara Fitzgerald) in Brassed Off
Andy (Ewan McGregor) and Gloria (Tara Fitzgerald) in Brassed Off

Released in 1996, Brassed Off told the story of a colliery brass band conductor struggling to maintain the morale of his musicians when the future of the pit is thrown into doubt.

Filmed in and around Barnsley, and featuring and inspired by the real story of the Grimethorpe Colliery Band, the anniversary has prompted the town’s The Civic theatre to put together a programme of events celebrating its meaning to the community.

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Chief executive at The Civic, Helen Ball, said: “Throughout 2016, to mark the twentieth anniversary of Brassed Off we will be celebrating Barnsley’s special relationship with brass music. We begin this season by bringing together brass musicians with contemporary dance and circus artists: the results of which are really exciting and now to be missed.”

Tara Fitzgerald (Gloria) in Brassed OffTara Fitzgerald (Gloria) in Brassed Off
Tara Fitzgerald (Gloria) in Brassed Off

Highlights include members of the Carlton Main Frickley Band performing in Barnsley-born choreographer Gary Clarke’s production of COAL; and Frumptarn Guggenband and Barnsley Town Concert Band making a guest appearance in the UK premiere of Opus 7 by French circus company Circa Tsuica.

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