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THE PALACE THAT JOAN BUILT
Over the last few months, artist Mel Brimfield and I have been immersing ourselves in the life and work of East End legend, radical director and socialist visionary JoanLittlewood. With the help of sparkly-minded kids from across the Newham borough, gifted young singer-songwriters at the Theatre Royal, and a diverse range of wonky-brained artists at […]
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Social Sounds At Spiegeltent Canary Wharf
GIG NEWS: Tickets have just gone onsale for Social Sounds with Krystle Warren, Gwyneth Herbert and Fiona Bevan’s Music sharing the stage. This very special gig will be at the Spiegeltent At Canary Wharf, London on 12 September. It’s limited capacity so get your tickets for this exclusive event asap via http://bit.ly/1vxjo9R
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CALLING ALL ARTISTS / MUSICIANS / THEATRISTS / WONKY CREATIVE STRADDLERS OF ALL SHAPES AND GUISES…
Come run amok with me and crazy-brilliant artist Mel Brimfield at the National Theatre Studio and help us to build a FUN PALACE! This year is the centenary of mischievous radical and inspirational director Joan Littlewood, and we’re BLOODY excited to report that the Live Art Development Agency have commissioned us as part of their DIY scheme to explore her unrealised plans, creative […]
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Shows Time!
Gwynnie is emerging from her enormous pile of crazy new invention blueprints to sneak back onstage for a handful of exciting performances over the next month or so… check out the SHOWS page for details and come say hi!
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The A to Z of Mrs P, A New British Musical!
“Best Foot Forward…” The A – Z of Mrs P, a brand new musical written by Gwyneth Herbert and author-playwright Diane Samuels (based on Phyllis Pearsall’s autobiographies), opens at Southwark Playhouse from 21st February 2014. For anyone who has ever searched to find their way, here is a re-telling of the myth and even more […]
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First Night in Kenya
A very special first night in Mombasa. I sang an impromptu set with the Sunshine Boys, and then some members of the Giriama tribe – the largest coastal tribe in Kenya – demonstrated a harvest ritual dance. It inevitably felt a little grin-and-grass-skirts for-the-tourists, but the energy was still electric and the drumming made my […]
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Gwyneth Goes To Kenya
Gwyneth Herbert is heading to Kenya for a series of gigs this December! Performing with local musicians, The Sunshine Boys, Gwyneth will be performing a selection of her own songs plus a few tasty covers! Here are the dates:
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Krystle Warren support dates
Gwyneth is very excited to be opening for the incredible Krystle Warren on some of her UK dates!
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Calling Tartan Pirates!
***EDINBURGH PIRATE CALL! Come and join us onstage as part of a Flashmob Pirate Chorus for the Scottish launch of our Sea Cabinet album… TOMORROW!***
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Fringe Benefits
Gwyneth has arrived in sunny Edinburgh ahead of her Fringe date at Le Monde, 16 George Street, on Thursday this week.