Ranagri
presented by Midnight Mango
Ranagri is an award winning folk band from Ireland and England. With a unique blend of instruments that includes voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp/electric harp, and bodhrán/drums, they create a sound that is both mesmerising and unforgettable. The band has recorded five studio albums to date, with their latest release, Tradition II, receiving critical acclaim upon its release in July 2022. Folk Radio UK placed the album in their top 10 albums of 2022, cementing the band’s status as one of the most exciting and innovative folk bands in the UK today.
You're unlikely to hear anything more irresistible and more folky this year. Louder Than War
Previous critically acclaimed albums, Playing For Luck, Fort of the Hare, and The Great Irish Songbook (with pop legend Tony Christie), were recorded at the Grammy Award- winning Stockfisch Records label. The band’s third album, VOICES, was recorded at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios and along with the album Tradition were both released on GoatsKin Records. Ranagri has established themselves as a standout act, drawing in crowds from around the world with their captivating live performances and exceptional musicianship.
Voices and instruments combine to astound the listener with some of the most attention-grabbing music I’ve heard in a long time. Folk Radio UK
They have performed at some of the most prestigious venues & festivals across the UK and Europe, including Cambridge Folk Festival, Bloom festival (Dublin), Montelago festival (Italy),Towersey Festival, a headline slot at Costa Festival Ibiza 2023, Birmingham Symphony Hall, The Union Chapel, Kings Place London along with regular tours of Scotland and Europe.
Echoes of Pentangle, Jethro Tull and new Celtic folk sounds cemented by strong contemporary songwriting. RTE
Ranagri are Dónal Rogers, a prolific songwriter and producer, who has joined forces with the exceptional skills of renowned flautist Eliza Marshall, harpist Eleanor Dunsdon and percussionist Jordan Murray. Together, they establish a fresh and modern sonic landscape within the folk genre, captivating audiences both domestically and internationally, an energetic festival band yet equally at home with their more intimate writing and thought provoking lyrics.
They are as happy to make you dance as they are to make you smile or shed a tear, passionately delving into current world topics, playing with politics, and creating uplifting music to lyrics with great depth.
Approx. 1h 50m (inc. interval)
From: £12.00 - £30.00
Minack Theatre
Porthcurno, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6JU
01736 810181
[email protected]
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Ticket prices vary depending on the performance and where you choose to sit. For most events children aged 15 or under are half price.
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The Minack is not like other theatres. Our seating is on either grass or concrete terraces. If the performance staging permits, a few tickets are available for members of the audience to sit on the stage.
Our auditorium is very steep and there are a lot of steps. If you are unsure about where to sit, please phone and we'll be very happy to help you. You can also check out the photos below to see the view from various parts of the auditorium.
We have an accessible balcony for those with limited mobility. If you have other seating requirements, please phone to discuss your needs.
An induction loop is available on the grass terraces and in the accessible balcony.
If you have a group booking, it is helpful if you all arrive together so that we can seat you next to each other.
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There are also example views from seating areas below - although please note there will be audience members in front of you!
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