Performers
The Transports unites a diverse array of British folk musicians. The origins of this cast lay in a 2011 production of the show at Sidmouth FolkWeek involving Musical Director Paul Sartin and The Young’uns (Sean Cooney, David Eagle and Show Producer Michael Hughes). Paul brought in his band Faustus (with Benji Kirkpatrick and Saul Rose) and fellow Bellowhead musician Rachael McShane. Nancy Kerr and Greg Russell came on board, as did storyteller Matthew Crampton. Each was assigned a role. Paul created the arrangements, Matthew wrote the narration, the company rehearsed in Sheffield - and first took the show on the road in January 2017. The studio photos were taken by Elly Lucas while recording the album in Sheffield in March 2017.
Andy Bell Live Sound & Producer
Sean Cooney Henry Kable
Matthew Crampton Narrator
Tim Dalling Creative Director
David Eagle Abe Carman
Michael Hughes The Coachman
Nancy Kerr The Mother
Benji Kirkpatrick The Convict
Rachael McShane Susannah Holmes
Saul Rose The Shantyman
Greg Russell John Simpson
Paul Sartin Musical Director & Arranger, The Father
Emma Thompson Live Lighting Design