Richard Hawley

"Standing at the Sky's Edge" the musical opens a month today at Sheffield Theatres! "Standing at the Sky’s Edge is the epic new musical that takes us into the hearts and homes of the people of Park Hill, from its early days as an urban utopia all the way through to now. Featuring new and classic songs from Sheffield's Mercury prize nominated Richard Hawley, Standing at the Sky's Edge has been named as one of 'the theatre shows you won't want to miss in 2019' by the BBC and as one of the 'musicals not to miss' by WhatsOnStage." Limited availability left for most dates. To book tickets: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/standing-at-the-skys-edge

For Jeremy, truly the funniest men I ever knew and one of the kindest as well, what a beautiful soulful friend he was. My heart is so heavy today....it’s just not blimmin’ fair...TLFE x Richard ❤️

Richard will be special guest at Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott's shows on the 20th and 21st (sold out) of June at Stockport County Edgily Park. Tickets for Thursday 20th available here: http://gigst.rs/PHJAEP

Richard's good friend Pete Mckee Art has created a wonderful A3 poster for Richard's Live at the Devil's Arse release. Disclaimer: He really didn't have to 'thumb a lift' there, he caught the 271 bus.... ;) It's for sale over on Richard's shop. https://richardhawley.bigcartel.com

*Richard Hawley Live at the Devil's Arse*** Richard's 2017 and 2008 performance at the Devil's Arse Cave in Derbyshire are all available in the shop on CD and lovely clear heavyweight vinyl! https://richardhawley.bigcartel.com

Tonight the 3 Ring Circus rolls back in to Sheffield for Sensoria Festival! ** Richard Hawley ** Chris Difford (joined by Boo Hewerdine!) and ** Graham Fellows ** will each play 3 stripped down shows at 3 different venues in 1 night! It doesn’t matter which venue you buy tickets for, you will see all 3 artists as they speed from stage to stage in one memorable night where the audience stays still and the artists come to you! Limited tickets will be available at the door- cash only- or buy them online now: http://bit.ly/3RingCircus2018

Tickets for the 3 Ring Circus at Upper Chapel this Friday 28th September have nearly sold out. Which is your preferred venue? You will see all 3 artists whichever venue you buy tickets for! Sensoria Festival http://www.sensoria.org.uk/news/news-the-3-ring-circus-is-coming-to-town-again/

Excited to announce the 3rd annual ‘3 Ring Circus’ in Sheffield in association with Sensoria Festival! Richard will be joined on Friday 28th September by Chris Difford and Graham Fellows for a night of acoustic music. It doesn’t matter which venue you buy tickets for, you will see all 3 artists as they speed from stage to stage in one memorable night where the audience stays still and the artists come to you! Tickets are on sale now! http://bit.ly/3RingCircus2018

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***Richard Hawley Live at the Devil's Arse*** Richard's 2017 and 2008 performances at the Devil's Arse Cave in Derbyshire, recorded by Live Here Now, are now available for pre-order on both cd and vinyl! And Pete Mckee Art has designed a poster to celebrate the release! Click the shop link below:

Sky Arts Thursday 3rd May 9 pm: Urban Myths: The Dali and The Cooper. Starring: David Suchet, Noel Feilding, Sheila Hancock. Music by: Jarvis Cocker and Richard Hawley. The incredible true story of Alice Cooper's encounter with Dali in New York in 1973. Facilitated in suitably surreal fashion by Alice Cooper's agent Shep Gordon and Salvador Dali's wife Gala, this is the incredible true story of a fascinating and weird few days between the artist and his new found muse; one which led to the creation an extraordinary work of art involving a chocolate éclair and a brain.

Tomorrow Tuesday 1st of May on BBC Radio 4 at 11:30 am- "Instrument Makers": Martin Simpson and Richard Hawley take a trip to Fylde Guitars in Penrith, where master luthier Roger Bucknall reveals the extraordinarily painstaking and creative labour of love involved in making an acoustic guitar. A unique insight into a popular and much-loved instrument and three friends' obsession with it - with stories, laughs and music along the way. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b0pw02

FUNNY COW is out on general release this Friday April 20th! Starring Maxine Peake & Paddy Considine, written by Tony Pitts, directed by Adrian Shergold with a soundtrack by Richard Hawley.

Hawley recommends: "Let's Hear It For The Trees" this Sunday April 22nd at Crookes Social Club- a great evening of acoustic folk music featuring Nancy Kerr, Edwina Hayes, The Hut People and more! Tickets: http://bit.ly/LetsHearItForTheTrees

Tickets for Standing At The Sky's Edge, The Musical, go on general sale tomorrow, Saturday 24th March at 10 am. https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/standing-at-the-skys-edge

17,500 trees = half of Sheffield's Street Trees are earmarked for the chop. Nearly 6,000 already gone. Please read, share and donate to the legal fees of the campaign if you can- click the link: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/stump-up-sheffield #SaveSheffTrees

Back in the mists of time Richard recorded a BBC show called The Ocean, travelling the coasts of Britain, and talking to the people who live, or have been influenced by, the sea. BBC Radio 6 Music are re-broadcasting it at the moment and you can listen to the first episode here:

FUNNY COW is in cinemas April 20. Starring Maxine Peake & Paddy Considine, written by Tony Pitts, directed by Adrian Shergold with a soundtrack from Richard Hawley.

Very happy to announce Standing At The Sky's Edge, the musical, which will run at the Crucible in Sheffield from 14 March to 6 April 2019. The show will feature a mix of old and new songs by Richard as it spans 50 years in the lives of Sheffield's Park Hill residents. Book by Michael Wynne Music and Lyrics by Richard Hawley Directed by Robert Hastie From an original idea by Matthew Dunster Tickets for all new season productions will go on sale to Centre Stage Members on Saturday March 10. General booking will open on Saturday 24 March at 10.00am. https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/ More info: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2018/mar/02/richard-hawley-musical-sheffield-crucible-park-hill-estate

Please read, sign and share this petition. We need to put pressure on Sheffield City Council to face up to their responsibilities for the failings in the antidemocratic PFI contract and get our streets back into public control.

**EDIT- This is now SOLD OUT. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets.** Hi folks, only a few tickets remaining for this event! We’re trying to raise money for legal fees for protesters exercising their democratic right to voice an opinion about the situation with the trees in Sheffield.....we can make it with a little help from our friends! Everly Pregnant Brothers Reverend And The Makers *Jarvis Cocker* Pulp http://www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk/events/Get-Off-Our-Tree

A second acoustic show at The Met Bury has been added for Sunday Feb 4th. A very limited amount of tickets is available today from 1pm! www.themet.biz EDIT: Both shows are now sold out.

Richard will be playing an acoustic show at The Met in Bury on February 3rd for Independent Venue Week. Tickets and info: https://themet.ticketsolve.com/shows/873583452/events/128108859

Last few signed limited edition screen prints from the Paris 3 Ring Circus available in the webshop!

Going to see the legendary The Undertones at the Plug in Sheffield tonight! Might even bring my guitar...RH.