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Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · 3d

Sometimes the Past comes knocking when you least expect it…

Was our studio cast recording an unexpected visitor in your life ?

#balladlines #folkmusic #musicaltheatre #folkmusical #newmusicaltheatre #newmusical

Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · 7d

Throwback to our Album Launch, a moment suspended in Time.

What’s your favourite song from the studio cast album ?

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Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · 9d

Like the river itself, ballads run deep.

Watch Danielle Fiamanya and Frances Macnammy sing Red Red River.

Have you not listened to the full studio cast album yet ?! It’s out and available!

#balladlines #folkmusic #musicaltheatre #folkmusical #newmusicaltheatre #newmusical #newmusic

Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · 10d

Songs survive because we keep singing them.
In this stunning version of Handsome Molly, Kim Carnie brings this ballad into the here and now.

Full studio cast recording available in our bio! 👀

#balladlines #folkmusic #musicaltheatre #folkmusical #newmusicaltheatre #newmusical #newmusic

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Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · 13d

P.O.V: You are witnessing the start of a new hit musical and your next album obsession!

Album out now, link in our bio.

#balladlines #folkmusic #musicaltheatre #folkmusical #newmusicaltheatre #newmusical #newmusic

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Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · 14d

Old ballads carry voices through centuries. In this haunting rendition of Love Is Teasin’, guest vocalist SiobhanMiller gives us an insight into the album of Ballad Lines ! Album is out and available, link in our bio!

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Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · 23d

Here’s another performer highlight from Dylan Wood who plays Jamie, recalling the moment he heard the first demo. 🧡

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Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · 26d

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Review of last nights launch event of Ballad Lines at Cottiers, Glasgow.

Review: BALLAD LINES IN CONCERT, Cottiers

The musical began in 2014, commissioned jointly by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Northwestern’s American Music Theatre Project. An earlier iteration of the musical received its world premier...

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Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · 26d

A packed launch for Ballad Lines this evening at Cottiers, Glasgow 🥰

Ready for live performances of music from the Studio Cast Recording.

#BalladLines #folkmusic #glasgow #livemusic

Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · 27d

Tomorrow, don’t miss our unique event and your chance to experience Ballad Lines performed live by musicians, actors and guest artists. Join us for one night only! 🥰

🎟️ Book now: cottiers.com/event/ballad...

#BalladLines #Glasgow #LiveMusic #FolkMusic #Musical

Ballad Lines – a new folk musical - Cottiers

To celebrate the launch of the Ballad Lines Studio Cast Album, join us for one night only to hear a concert performance of the songs from Ballad Lines (formerly A Mother’s Song) the heart-opening musi...

cottiers.com

Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · Sep 12

2/2 You can also pick up the physical copy 💿 this Monday at Cottiers Glasgow for our launch event. Join us and experience a concert performance of the songs from the album for one night only!

cottiers.com/event/ballad...

Ballad Lines – a new folk musical - Cottiers

To celebrate the launch of the Ballad Lines Studio Cast Album, join us for one night only to hear a concert performance of the songs from Ballad Lines (formerly A Mother’s Song) the heart-opening musi...

cottiers.com

Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · Sep 12

1/2 📣 Ballad Lines (Studio Cast Recording) is out now across streaming platforms. 🍂

Stream now: ampl.ink/balladlines

#BalladLines #FolkMusic #Music #NewMusic #Musical #MusicalTheatre

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Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · Sep 11

You don’t have to wait much longer 😍 the Ballad Lines Album drops at midnight on streaming platforms!

To celebrate, here’s a sneak peek of The Water Deep featuring Danielle Fiamanya. ✨

#BalladLines #FolkMusic #MusicalTheatre #newmusical #newmusicfridays #newmusic #folkvibe #theatre

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Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · Sep 10

3. 🎸 Band

Laura Jane Wilkie
Anna Massie
Charlotte Printer
Signy Jakobsdottir
Shonagh Murray
Jenny Clifford

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Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · Sep 10

2. 🎤 Album Cast Attending

Frances McNamee
Parisa Shahmir
Kirsty Findlay
Dylan Wood
Amber Sylvia Edwards
Stephanie MacGaraidh
Craig Hunter
Melanie Bell

🌟 Guest Vocalists

Kim Carnie
Beth Malcolm

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Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · Sep 10

1. 📣 Only 5 days to go! We’re thrilled to have some of the album cast performing songs from Ballad Lines at the launch at Cottiers, Glasgow.

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast, don’t miss your chance to be there: cottiers.com/event/ballad...

#BalladLines #FolkMusic #Glasgow #Musical #MusicalTheatre

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Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · Sep 9

🎵 Behind the music of Ballad Lines 🎵

During the album recording sessions, songwriter and co-creator Finn Anderson shared what cast recordings mean to him. ☺️

Pre-save Ballad Lines, the studio cast recording album released this Friday: ampl.ink/balladlines-...

#BalladLines #FolkMusic #Musical

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Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · Sep 6

📣 Ballad Lines: Album Launch at Cottiers, Glasgow

Don’t miss this chance to be part of the very first live performance of the album performed live by musicians, actors and guest artists from the Studio Cast Album.

🎟 Tickets are selling fast: tinyurl.com/yfa43xss

#BalladLines #FolkMusic #Glasgow

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Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · Sep 5

A little taste of what’s to come… 🎶

Here’s Kirsty Findlay & Dylan Wood performing ‘Words Are Not Enough’ from Ballad Lines.

The full album is out in just ONE WEEK 🎶

📀 Pre-save now: tinyurl.com/muvazhft

#BalladLines #FolkMusic #MusicalTheatre #Musical #NewMusic #Theatre

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Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · Sep 2

Three generations. Timeless ballads. One unforgettable story.

Ballad Lines | @swkplay.bsky.social | 23 January - 21 March | On sale now!

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Ballad Lines - Southwark Playhouse Elephant

Blending original music with traditional Scottish, Irish, and Appalachian ballads, Ballad Lines is a story of love, legacy, and the ties that bind us all.

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Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · Sep 1

Every ballad tells a story.

Ours begins tomorrow at 11am, stay tuned. 👀

Song: Red Red River

#BalladLines #FolkMusic #MusicalTheatre

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Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · Aug 1

Kirsty Findlay speaks to the deep-rooted truth at the core of Ballad Lines and the joy of crafting something new alongside an incredible team. @kirstyfindlay

#BalladLines #KirstyFindlay #NewMusicalTheatre #FolkMusical

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Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · Jul 31

Parisa Shahmir celebrates the sincerity woven through Ballad Lines and the excitement of shaping its journey from the very first steps. @itsparisamusic

#BalladLines #ParisaShahmir #NewMusicalTheatre #FolkMusical

Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · Jul 30

Rebecca Trehearn shares her connection to the raw honesty of Ballad Lines and the unique thrill of bringing a brand new story to life. @rebeccatrehearn

#BalladLines #RebeccaTrehearn #NewMusicalTheatre #FolkMusical

Ballad Lines - a new folk musical @balladlines.bsky.social · Jul 29

Frances McNamee reflects on the heart and honesty of Ballad Lines and the joy of shaping something from the ground up.
#BalladLines #FrancesMcNamee #NewMusicalTheatre #FolkMusical