Fire in the Belly - the life and music of Woody Guthrie

Fire in the Belly is a tribute to the life and stories of Woodrow ‘Woody’ Wilson Guthrie.

Woody Guthrie was the unwitting voice of the depression and dustbowl years, famously saying: “All you can write is what you see”, and a champion for the hard-hit folks who didn’t have a voice. He became an inspiration for many singers such as Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, Billy Bragg and Bruce Springsteen, and was the father of singer Arlo Guthrie.

Talented performer Dave Plimmer tells the story of the musician and the man, mixing biographical monologue in the voice of Guthrie with his music, celebrating his art and fire-plagued story.

'It is a testimony to the emotional power of a single performer, creating a living biography as he takes us into the world of Guthrie... creating a sense of the bitter sweet reality of his life. A must-see emotionally fuelled event for lovers of music and stories alike.’ - Nathan Rodney-Jones: Barnstaple Fringe Theatre Festival review

The cafe and bar will be open for the duration of the event.