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Songs From the Shadows

April 20, 2025 • Blue Fire Theatre Company • Season 4 • Episode 33

A while ago we spoke with Dr Mary Shannon about Billy Waters and Mary's upcoming biography of him - "Billy Waters is Dancing".

Well the book is now out (and a jolly fine read it is, too) and Mary has joined forces with historian Dr. Ben Marsh, artist Selena Scott and musician Angeline Morrison on the Age of Revolution's "Songs from the Shadows" project.

The project is a free educational resource intended for students aged 11-16. It consists of a graphic novel and a digital landscape all based on the story of Billy Waters.

To access educational resources:
https://ageofrevolution.org/
Insta: @ageofrev

About Selena Scott:
https://www.selenascott.com/
Insta: @selenarosescott

About Mary Shannon:
https://marylshannon.com/
Insta: @drmarylshanon

Billy Waters is Dancing is available from your independent bookshop:
https://yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300267686/billy-waters-is-dancing/

About Angeline Morrison:
https://www.angelinemorrisonmusic.com/
Insta: @angelcakepie2

Date for your diary - "Jump Billy", A celebration of English folk's diverse history, through the life of celebrity Black Regency busker Billy Waters at Cecil Sharp House in London
https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/26-gigs/14401-jump-billy

Guests: Dr Mary Shannon, Dr, Ben Marsh, Selena Scott

Host: Lottie Walker

Studio Editor: Lis Barlow

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