Theatre Bound For Glory

This Land RehearsalsThe influence of Woody Guthrie spans generations and his music has touched the work of many singer-songwriters and entertainers of our day. Music lovers, folk fans and casual listeners alike recognise Woody as the Godfather of Folk and his influence can be heard everywhere, from the music of Bob Dylan and Christy Moore to Ani DiFranco and Bruce Springsteen. It is the fascinating story of his life that Interplay will be bringing to life on stage in their captivating production This Land: The Story of Woody Guthrie.

Hugely anticipated play This Land is a riveting 75 minutes of drama and live music documenting the life, loves and songs of a figure who has arguably had an impact on all of modern music. His colourful life has become as legendary as the songs he wrote. His is a story of highs and lows, from the heartbreaking death of his mother in a fire to the rousing gigs at rallies and transit camps. Discover things you never knew about America’s much-loved Folk Hero and his dance of death with Huntington’s Chorea. The show has universal appeal, Woody fans and folk enthusiasts alike will find something to love about This Land.

The performances of This Land are at the West Yorkshire Playhouse from 15th – 17th of July and tickets are on sale now.

Artistic Director Steve Byrne, the author and director of This Land said of the production;

“Audiences who see This Land will find themselves experiencing a type of theatre they are unlikely to find anywhere else. Through his music Guthrie told the story of the downtrodden, of people who didn't have a voice. I thought his story was really pertinent to what we do at Interplay," says Byrne. “His was a powerful voice that spoke across generations and this is evidenced in the legion of fans who are fans of his music today.”

Interplay is marking its 40th Birthday this year and in celebration will be bringing the fascinating story of Woody Guthrie to the stage. Interplay’s unique approach to theatre is highly professional and incredibly energetic. Five actor musicians will perform incredible live renditions of his songs to bring the performance alive and this production has been hotly tipped as one of the top 5 must see theatre pieces this year.