17:00 Sun 27 Nov, following the separate 14:45 Workshop event
Family friendly – film is certificate (PG) and the workshop is suitable from age 8 on up!
Born in Hawaii in the 1880′s, the ukulele was so easy to play that by the 20′s, it was the most popular instrument in the American home. But then the rise of the rock and roll guitar pushed the uke into nerdy obscurity. UNTIL NOW! In the Internet age the instrument is making a comeback, and a new generation is rediscovering a unique musical voice. The Might Uke travels the world to find out why so many people from so many nations, cultures, ages and musical tastes are turning to the ukulele to express themselves, explore the past, and connect with each other. From the redwoods of California through the gritty streets of New York, from sophisticated London to Tokyo’s high-rise canyons, ukers tell the story of the people’s instrument: The Mighty Uke.
The documentary will be followed by a Q&A with the director, and there will be a 45 minute performance from maestro James Hill – called “the Wayne Gretzky of the ukulele” – which includes the opportunity for an audience to strum-along.
We feel safe in promising that the proceedings will bring a grin to your face!
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