Wonderin' Y: How Slade's Drummer Survived

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Theatre (drama, spoken word)

  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months

Description

In the summer of 1973, Slade drummer Don Powell was involved in a devastating car accident which instantly killed his girlfriend and left him with a brain injury that resulted in severe and lasting memory loss. Wonderin' Y tells the story of how a 26-year-old man at the height of the band's fame fought courageously to get back behind his drum kit and rebuild his life. This is a gripping, emotional and uplifting solo performance by writer and actor Ian Pearce, who worked closely with Don Powell to create the story.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Via a door from street level and a lift.

    • Wheelchair access type: Temporary Ramp, Lift (Building Lift)

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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Cramond Perry 23 days ago

5* Fabulous Show
Ian brings the time and characters alive and delivers an engrossing performance that transports you back in time. The "behind the scenes" aspect makes you realise the love and devotion the gang (group) had for each other. Uplifting and joyful. I was a Slade fan but this is one of the shows you come to the fringe for. Excellent!!

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Alastair Adams 23 days ago

Top notch performance and storytelling whether you were/are a Slade fan or not - my wife knew of the band and some of their hits but nothing about the events surrounding Don Powell, but was nevertheless totally engrossed. Ian deftly orchestrates the interactions of numerous characters, and brings the audience with him as he paints a vivid picture of the era, the events, the highs, the lows and the characters. This is why we come to the Fringe!

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Susan Ellerby 24 days ago

Really enjoyed this show today - returned to see Ian Pearce as we have enjoyed his previous Fringe shows, and this one did not disappoint! Incredible story-telling that kept the audience throughly engrossed from the outset. Ian's skill in voicing the many different characters involved was outstanding. Thanks for creating such an interesting show!

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Alexander Guy 26 days ago

We loved this show...maybe for those of us of a certain vintage who remember Slade as being one of the biggest bands at the time and the news of when Don was involved in the car crash...If you are too, well worth giving it a look.

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