Stitch in Time: A Knitting Cabaret

Melanie Gall presentsStitch in Time: A Knitting CabaretRunning Time: 120 minutes, plus interval
No Age Restrictions but mentions WWI & WWII
12A delightful afternoon of needlepoint and music awaits you in the with this scintillating selection of the lost knitting songs of WWI and WWII from Canada, Britain, America and France. Audiences are encouraged to bring their own knitting (or crochet) and stitch along to these funny, poignant, toe-tapping, needle-clicking tunes, all in the intimate setting of the theatre foyer.During the two World Wars, millions of women knitted for the soldiers and popular music often reflected the trends of the time: mere days after the first bullet was fired, dozens of knitting-themed songs started to appear.After the wars these songs were essentially lost, and this concert is the first time that many of them have been performed in 100 years. Some of the songs were very close to disappearing forever, and with Stitch in Time, this music - a clever, sweet and entertaining footnote in history - has been preserved and given a chance to live again.This is a remarkably entertaining/ educational hour of seamlessly combined music and spoken word. Gall is a consummate raconteur and, with her powerful, opera trained voice, a mellifluous singer. Fringe Review
I thoroughly enjoyed the mix of history sharing and songs, and thought the welcoming environment to knit and crochet during the performance was very in line with the show. Would recommend to all my fellow crafters and/or historians! Audience MemberKeep up to date with all events and updates on our socials @Macreadytheatre