Music

1918: the Untold Stories of the Great War

Chris Hoban and guests, including Sidmouth Town Band, Miranda Sykes and Jim Causley, tell little-known stories of the Great War through original songs, from its outset to the armistice and beyond.

Key information

When: Sunday, 29 November 2026 at 19:30
Where: Matthews HallFore Street, Topsham, EX3 0HFMore at this venue Map
Price: Not listed: check the ticket page
Dogs: Assistance dogs only

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folk

Who's playing

Miranda Sykes
Musician
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About this event

Chris Hoban and guests present a rarely told narrative, incorporating previously unheard stories and Chris's original songs. They take us through the war from its outset to the armistice and beyond. Special guests:Sidmouth Town BandMiranda Sykes; andJim Causley Registered Assistance Dogs only allowed at performances.

Music

1918: the Untold Stories of the Great War

Chris Hoban and guests, including Sidmouth Town Band, Miranda Sykes and Jim Causley, tell little-known stories of the Great War through original songs, from its outset to the armistice and beyond.

Key information

When: Sunday, 29 November 2026 at 19:30
Where: Matthews HallFore Street, Topsham, EX3 0HFMore at this venue Map
Price: Not listed: check the ticket page
Dogs: Assistance dogs only

Visit original listing →

folk

Who's playing

Miranda Sykes
Musician
Website ↗

About this event

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