Joe Hill 100 years

Joe Hill (1879-1915) was a songwriter and union activist, framed and then executed by the state of Utah. His creative way of campaigning and organising has relevance today for those fighting for workers’ rights.

Joe Hill, the troubadour and union organiser, who “never died”, makes his appearance this November. The story of Joe and his union, the ‘Wobblies’, is so relevant today, when we are under vicious attack from the state. These events will stick in everyone’s mind and inspire them to continue Joe Hill's philosophy: “Don't mourn, organise!”

Adelphi Liverpool – Saturday 21 November 2015, 1pm (free)

1pm:
Eithne Browne will introduce Joe and get events underway with music and rhyme.
Followed by the play: ‘The Joe Hill Dream’.

3.30 – 5.30pm:
Northern ReSisters - Bernadette Hyland, Christine Clark and Honor Donnelly - women activists and performers lead the discussion about the relevance of Joe Hill for today, including poetry and songs from: Jennifer Reid, Alison Down, Arthur Adlen and Gerry Ffrench.
You can find out more about the Northern ReSisters here: maryquaileclub.wordpress.com
and order the book here: www.newsfromnowhere.org.uk

Evening entertainment from 7.30:
Claire Mooney: "Funny, observant and absorbing, and all in a song too!"
Alun Parry: “Songwriter and rousing political singer.”
‘67’: Liverpool band whose beat will get yer legs movin'

The Play - ‘The Joe Hill Dream’

‘The Joe Hill Dream’ written by John Fay, (TV: Brookside, Coronation Street, and The Mill. Stage: The Cruel Sea and Unprotected), Directed by Tom McLennan and performed by Dingle Community and Vauxy Theatre, will also be staged at:

Wednesday 18th November
Valley Theatre, Netherley, Liverpool 7.30pm, (free) - www.valleytheatre.co.uk

Thursday 19th November
The Brindley, Runcorn, 7.30pm - www.thebrindley.org.uk

Saturday 21st November
Adelphi Liverpool, 1pm - (see details above)

Friday 27th November
Salford Arts Theatre, 7.30pm - www.salfordartstheatre.com

Saturday 28th November
Lantern Theatre, Liverpool, 7.30pm - www.lanterntheatreliverpool.co.uk

Joe ain’t dead folks, so spread the word!

This is a project by Nerve Magazine and News from Nowhere, with support from GMB, Liverpool TUC, North West TUC, Simpsons Solicitors, Unison and Unite.

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Comment left by johno on 23rd October, 2015 at 15:48
great stuff cant wait for the show to kick off and the band to play and the Adelphi hotel is a cracker venue.

Comment left by Henry Peacock on 25th October, 2015 at 11:08
We watch as seasons come and go, But hard times always stay, we know. A century long now you've been gone, Your song, Joe Hill, still carries on.

Comment left by Liverpool IWW on 8th November, 2015 at 20:21
We're delighted these events are taking place. We'll be along to them all with information about the work of the modern Industrial Workers of the World

Comment left by Lynne Demo on 13th November, 2015 at 21:07
Hi do I have to collect tickets for Adelphi venue or just turn up?

Comment left by Nerve on 14th November, 2015 at 13:23
Hi Lynne, just turn up on the day, see you!