Peterloo In Rock

Experience the powerful fusion of progressive folk rock with classic rock, indie and blues as The Reformers of Peterloo showcase Peterloo in Rock.
The show begins in the immediate aftermath of the 1819 massacre, guiding the audience through pivotal reforms of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and culminating in the present day. The principal writer and composer, Robert (Bob) Carter, explains that the early reformers were looking for many things that have now been changed, such as:
Fairer distribution of parliamentary seats
A voice for the working people of the north
Universal suffrage including a vote for all
Abolition of the corn laws to allow affordable food
Greater equality
Despite these historical efforts and successes, Carter poignantly highlights that the struggle for equality continues, as those in power often prioritise their own interests over the welfare of ordinary people. The rich continue to get richer while the poor struggle to make ends meet. In effect, at the root of everything, nothings really changed. This enduring theme of nothings changed resonates throughout the music, offering a reflective and thought-provoking experience.