Oh Dear Me: The Inspirational Mary Brooksbank!
"Oh, dear me, the warld's ill-divided,
Them that work the hardest are aye wi' least provided."
- Mary Brooksbank, Oh Dear Me (The Jute Mill Song)
Knights Theatre held events in September 2023 to celebrate the life of Mary Brooksbank (1897-1978): poet, jute mill worker, folk singer, social activist and Dundee legend!
Them that work the hardest are aye wi' least provided."
- Mary Brooksbank, Oh Dear Me (The Jute Mill Song)
Knights Theatre held events in September 2023 to celebrate the life of Mary Brooksbank (1897-1978): poet, jute mill worker, folk singer, social activist and Dundee legend!
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Mary Brooksbank Creative Writing Workshop at Verdant Works
A workshop exploring the life of Mary Brooksbank as inspiration for our own creative writing, led by Matthew Knights.
Tuesday 19 September 2023
Mary Brooksbank Creative Writing Workshop at Verdant Works
A workshop exploring the life of Mary Brooksbank as inspiration for our own creative writing, led by Matthew Knights.
Tuesday 19 September 2023
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Oh Dear Me: The Inspirational Mary Brooksbank!
Knights Theatre presented a poetic and theatrical exploration of some of the themes of Mary’s life by local writers and performers. Supported by Abertay Historical Society and crowdfunded donations. Part of Dundee Fringe.
Friday 22 September 2023
Oh Dear Me: The Inspirational Mary Brooksbank!
Knights Theatre presented a poetic and theatrical exploration of some of the themes of Mary’s life by local writers and performers. Supported by Abertay Historical Society and crowdfunded donations. Part of Dundee Fringe.
Friday 22 September 2023
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