Manchester Collective: Bag of Bones — Leeds

Take a pinch of a romantic song cycle, stir in some studio theatre and a touch of jazz, then filter the whole thing through a hessian sack of deep, dark Central European folklore… and you might be somewhere in the region of ‘Bag of Bones’, Alice Zawadzki’s bewitching new project for Manchester Collective.

Leading a cross-breed ensemble comprising keys, accordion, percussion and strings, Zawadzki has created a deeply personal piece of music theatre that grapples with the cultural history and inherited stories that run back through her life to her Polish roots.

There are no sweet jazz songs in this landscape, but somehow, lightness always finds a way through the dark. Brand new music sits alongside a set curated by Alice and the Collective – a set that is still evolving as the work finds its final form.

The ink is not yet dry on this one. This is new music at its most thrilling, dangerous and cathartic.

manchestercollective.co.uk/bones

Tickets are free at the point of booking; you pay what you decide after the performance at the venue, with cash, card or online.

The show will start at 7.30pm sharp, with doors open from 7pm. There will be unreserved seating. We also recommend that you bring along a nice warm coat!

This performance is recommended for ages 12+ and contains haze.

The Warehouse in Holbeck is accessible for wheelchairs and buggies. Baby changing facilities are available. If you have any questions about access, please get in touch with Slung Low at [email protected].

We encourage travelling by foot, bike or public transport where possible. If you are travelling by car, parking is available on Ingram Road.

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