The Songs and Music of Bagpuss

Since ‘Bagpuss’ was voted ‘Best Children’s TV Programme Ever Made’ in a nation-wide BBC poll in 1999, this much-loved series, with its friendly, eccentric characters, its theme of re-use and re-cycle, and catchy, folk-style music, has had a new lease of life.

The ‘thirty-somethings’ who knew the films from the 70’s are enjoying the nostalgia of re-visiting their childhood, and of introducing their own children to the stories, which have as much appeal now as they ever did.

James Creaser reveiwed the show in Sidmouth Folk Weekly in 2010:

“Mouse ears are helpfully provided at the door, and they (the audience) play the part with enthusiasm. They 'heave!' on the Magical Mouse Organ whenever requested and they sing Magical Mouse Rounds in order to fix the various broken things that Emily has brought in to show Bagpuss. The lyrics are projected onto a screen behind the stage, and Madeleine gives helpful singing advice to ensure that everyone is in tune and comes in on time. By the end of the show, the porcupine pin cushion has been fixed, and the inside-out house been turned outside in. We've heard the story of Tavish Mctavish, the worst bagpiper in Scotland and solved the mystery of the biscuit making machine. We've even sung along to Shine the Sun and performed the actions in sign language. At the end, the 'mice' emerge into the Sidmouth sunshine with big beaming smiles, most with their ears still attached.”

Original cast member, Sandra Kerr, says 'the most important thing is that the stories and songs are fun, and re-creating them with a live audience is magic'. Join her, Nancy Kerr and James Fagan for an interactive afternoon of nostalgia and folk music from the hit children's show.

Also features Nancy Kerr and James Fagan (Best duo, BBC Folk Awards 2003).

Please note this is a music concert and will not feature Bagpuss.