Terence Blacker is a professional novelist, biographer and writer of children’s books. He writes a twice-weekly opinion column for the Independent.
More details at his website www.terenceblacker.com
Author and columnist Terence Blacker takes an eye-opening, foot-tapping journey through 100 years of politically incorrect music as part of the guitar duo Something Happened. Delving into the back catalogues of jazz, country, folk, bluegrass and pop, Blacker and his musical partner Derek Hewitson offer a shamelessly cheerful celebration of the outrageous, the ill-considered and the downright inappropriate.
They will be joined by their special guest Victoria Hart, recently described by the British Theatre Guide as “Monroe-esque in beauty and bursting with musical talent.”
Taboo-Be-Do! will feature songs made famous – or infamous – by artists from Sophie Tucker to Carole King, from Hoagy Carmichael to Randy Newman, as well as the work of some shamefully neglected lesser known songwriters, including Blacker himself.
Relaxed, funny and enjoyably provocative – I was delighted on all affronts.’ Neil Innes
‘I enjoyed it hugely … This is a show whose time has come.’ Libby Purves
