Mother of the Revolution

Mother of the Revolution is a new folk musical celebration of the life of a forgotten Yorkshire legend – industrialist Betty Beecroft; unearthing her untold story and those of the working communities that came after her.

We tell the story of Betty’s life to the present day. Interweaving 275 years of history that celebrates the incredible impact Betty and the generations of workers at Kirkstall Forge made to their local community. Using folk,the music of working people; we explore the themes of community, heritage and industry through an ambitious, new promenade production. Both original script and score are made in co-creation with, and in response to, engagement within local communities.

In celebration of Betty Beecroft's 275th birthday, and the communities of Leeds who have contributed to Kirkstall Forge over the years, we're producing a limited vinyl run of the score to Mother of the Revolution.

Mother of the Revolution is a new folk musical celebration of the life of a forgotten Yorkshire legend – industrialist Betty Beecroft; unearthing her untold story and those of the working communities that came after her.

We tell the story of Betty’s life to the present day. Interweaving 275 years of history that celebrates the incredible impact Betty and the generations of workers at Kirkstall Forge made to their local community. Using folk,the music of working people; we explore the themes of community, heritage and industry through an ambitious, new promenade production. Both original script and score are made in co-creation with, and in response to, engagement within local communities.

In celebration of Betty Beecroft's 275th birthday, and the communities of Leeds who have contributed to Kirkstall Forge over the years, we're producing a limited vinyl run of the score to Mother of the Revolution.

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Tracklist

A Side

Overture
Archipelago
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Mother of the Revolution
Archipelago
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Blow the Smoke Away
Archipelago
00:00
The Smoke Only Hangs in the Air
Archipelago
00:00
The Spark, Turns into a Fire
Archipelago
00:00
The Iron Master's Songs of Old
Archipelago
00:00

B Side

Turkeys Won't Be Voting for Christmas
Archipelago
00:00
When You Know How the Story Ends
Archipelago
00:00
Losing Ground to Lesser Men
Archipelago
00:00
The Gate
Archipelago
00:00
Honest, Upright, Industrious
Archipelago
00:00

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12” Black vinyl (33 rpm)
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