Ship Songs
Writer, director and playwright Ian Hughes plays all fourteen characters in his play, Ship Songs.
An overnight sensation when it toured the country in 2008, Ship Songs’ romance, epic tales and roguish folklore, inspired by the true story of how writer and director Ian Hughes’ parents met, captured the hearts of audiences throughout New Zealand.
This tale of love and adventure has been refurbished for its return voyage to Auckland this month. Its luscious soundtrack of rousing sea shanties and soulful ballads is provided by New Zealand musician Don McGlashan, who performs as both a live musician and a member of the cast.
He’s joined by long time Seven Sisters collaborator Chris O’Connor and The Broadsides/former Charlie ASH member Dave Khan - together they have become Don McGlashan and the Journeymen and they perform on stage right in the middle of the action creating the impassioned songs, music and sound effects to Ian’s incredible stories.