The former Holy Trinity Church in Sunderland is to have a nautical makeover to provide the setting for a unique musical night out.
The church - which dates to the 1700s - in the city’s east end is now cultural and events space Seventeen Nineteen and it will be having another new look this summer when it is taken over by flashmob musical Old Time Sailors. A 'crew' of 17 performers will be casting a spell on audiences on June 9 with an evening of music and dancing that will be out to capture a flavour of life at sea in the days of press gangs and smugglers.
Leading the way will be Captain Nicholas Moffat, who will be taking guests on a trip back through time and is promising plenty of songs - with music and lyrics provided so that everyone can join in - plus dancing and sailing trivia. Seventeen Nineteen will be transformed into a 19th century sailing vessel for the occasion, with steamer trunks, whisky barrels and fishing nets helping to set the scene.
