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Singing Theatre

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Singing Theatre — Grade II listed building-listed theatre in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Singing Theatre is a Grade II listed building-listed theatre in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1262863). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Singing the Traditional Songs of Her Kentucky Mountain Family is the first studio album of American folk singer Jean Ritchie. It was released in 1952 by Elektra Records. The album consists of renditions of traditional Appalachian folk songs, some of which are performed a cappella.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Singing the Traditional Songs of Her Kentucky Mountain Family is the first studio album of American folk singer Jean Ritchie. It was released in 1952 by Elektra Records. The album consists of renditions of traditional Appalachian folk songs, some of which are performed a cappella.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

Elektra Records producer Mitch Miller first became aware of Ritchie through her performances in Greenwich Village in the late 1940s and early 50s. Shortly before she signed with Elektra, Ritchie made recordings for Alan Lomax. The album cover was designed by George Pickow, Ritchie's husband.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
50.9518, -2.0829
District
Dorset
Parish
Farnham
Postcode
SP5 5PY
Parliamentary constituency
North Dorset

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Singing Theatre?
Singing Theatre is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP5 5PY), in the parish of Farnham.
Is Singing Theatre a listed building?
Singing Theatre is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
How do I get to Singing Theatre?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SP5 5PY. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.