Reasons To Be Cheerful
Here's a punk musical that needs the volume up. Part gig, part play, Reasons To Be Cheerful tells a coming of age tale that rejoices in the infectious and enduring music of Ian Dury and the Blockheads. Featuring stone-cold classic songs including Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick; Plaistow Patricia; Sex And Drugs And Rock And Roll; Sweet Gene Vincent; What A Waste and the titular Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3). The show is presented by British theatre company Graeae, which is dedicated to placing disabled actors centre stage and challenging preconceptions. Graeae artistic director, Jenny Sealey’s production is loud, bold and jubilant. You can watch Reasons To Be Cheerful on Graeae's Youtube channel until Aug 3. Mature content: for ages 14 above.