A little piece of Yorkshire came to Leicestershire recently when Hathern Band joined forces with the local Festival Players in their production of 'Brassed Off' at Loughborough Town Hall.

Packed audiences

The stage version of the popular film was played out to packed audiences for all four performances and the Hathern players not only demonstrated their musical abilities but were equally adept in their acting skills too — especially on the re-creation of the Whit Friday marches where a little too much beer was consumed!

the Hathern players not only demonstrated their musical abilities but were equally adept in their acting skills too — especially on the re-creation of the Whit Friday marches where a little too much beer was consumed!4BR

Familiar music

All the familiar music from the film was heard including the 'Concerto de Aranjuez', which was beautifully played ‘off stage’ by Hathern’s flugel player, Lesley Bentley.

Hathern’s Musical Director, David Newman had also been persuaded to dust off his cornet for the production.

Enjoyable

A band spokesperson told 4BR: "The play was immensely enjoyable, expertly presented and a wonderful example of two local organisations joining forces to entertain the local community."