tag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:/blogs/latest-newsLatest News2022-04-11T15:07:30+01:00Barlow & Smithfalsetag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/69438982022-04-11T15:07:30+01:002024-03-18T17:03:35+00:00Guess what we did today?<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/7e74a01d15f1bfa160fd91b53e79f339baf2379b/original/whatsapp-image-2022-04-08-at-5-09-02-pm.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Things may have gone a little quiet on the blog, but we haven't stopped writing...</p>
<p>Today, thanks to the kind generosity of The Other Palace, we got to spend the day in the studio workshopping the latest draft of VANYA'S!</p>
<p>Director extraordinaire Franny Anne Rafferty dropped in to share some of their insights, and we're feeling very excited about the possibility of moving on to a bigger workshop later this year.</p>
<p>Fingers crossed!</p>Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/63003142020-04-30T21:49:24+01:002024-02-29T11:03:52+00:00On Hope: A Digital Song Cycle<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/7afac026b60b422c6e84dfd61fda6a532a5576e8/original/ewy0ucswaaejrl3.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpeg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Last night, we were honoured to be part of 'On Hope: A Digital Song Cycle', masterminded by Matt Powell and Victoria Saxton.</p>
<p>It was a gargantuan undertaking - you can read a bit more about the project in this <a contents="Playbill article" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.playbill.com/article/over-60-songwriters-worldwide-collaborate-on-new-song-cycle-on-hope?fbclid=IwAR18kGUqLFeDVFJ2vRukLBXKdsD8el4-kzE1QLTFWuda18-cutKWPxW6Tbc">Playbill article</a>.</p>
<p>They did a truly incredible job putting this show together - some of it was in the details, like the beautifully filmed transitions between the songs that really gave a feel of theatrical magic!</p>
<p>It was so inspiring to see all the songwriters coming together from around the globe to make this possible. (Bartek Podkowa, who responsible for the technical wizardry, did a phenomenal job.)</p>
<p>And there's another bonus to an online concert... even if you missed the original show, you can catch it now!</p>
<p>Our song 'Thank Goodness' is around 1'06".</p>
<p><a contents="https://youtu.be/qUorKl8mKOk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/qUorKl8mKOk">https://youtu.be/qUorKl8mKOk</a></p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="qUorKl8mKOk" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/qUorKl8mKOk/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qUorKl8mKOk?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>Part two is next week, we'll be tuning in and hope you can join us!</p>
<p>(If you want to support the project, which the organisers heartily deserve, you can do so here: <a contents="http://www.mptheatricals.co.uk/donate" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mptheatricals.co.uk/donate">http://www.mptheatricals.co.uk/donate</a>.)</p>Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/62524332020-03-17T17:53:42+00:002023-12-10T16:42:40+00:00Vanya's Tracks released today!<p>Hi folks,</p>
<p>We are so excited to finally be sending our Vanya's tracks out today!</p>
<p>Here's a <a contents="little teaser of one of the song" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/barlow-smith/trees/s-mwhzM">little teaser of one of the song</a><a contents="little teaser of one of the songs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/barlow-smith/trees/s-mwhzM">s</a> we recorded. (Please note: this private Soundcloud link will only be temporarily available!)</p>
<p><strong>For everyone who supported us in making this music, THANK YOU!!!</strong></p>
<p>These tracks won't be for sale - but we're sending the full set of demos out (which ended up coming to 9 songs!) to <u>everyone</u> who supported our work - be that with £1 or £100!</p>
<p>We ended up needing to dig quite significantly into our savings to finish the project (something that has become a bit more stressful in light of coronavirus developments!). So if you'd still like to support us - and get the music - you can do that here: <a contents="https://www.gofundme.com/f/recordings-for-vanya039s-a-new-musical" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/recordings-for-vanya039s-a-new-musical">https://www.gofundme.com/f/recordings-for-vanya039s-a-new-musical</a></p>
<p>Below we've included a few shots from behind the scenes, taken by the brilliant Julia Forsman.</p>
<p>Thanks and lots of love!</p>
<p>Bella and Alli</p>
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<p>Listening to the magic happen!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/bbe8395dd884ae97e99a9fa8e76b539c228d31ff/original/mg-1004.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p>Rehearsing 'Only in Soho'</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/fe0d80005a0200d905404fe40ba7f5f5d743df47/original/mg-0982.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p>A break between songs</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/a6933ecd25479cee375e5c843c20b4ef0f350e1c/original/mg-0980.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p>Learning new parts</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/decfd2c6e35d7234f3e876940603d226334d1e68/original/mg-1245.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p>Making musical decisions</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/f73d289b8c2dca5c40179f93759e1a575ab6eb20/original/mg-1082.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p>Everyone together now!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/ab535875b2045bcca053941d188bc8701dee4609/original/mg-1267.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p>Having a terrible time :-)</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/1df68225269175bd27462b0828c12267d0c27553/original/mg-1133.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p> </p>Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/59771502019-11-26T12:47:25+00:002024-03-18T17:03:35+00:00Back into the studio - with VANYA'S!<p>This Autumn, we had the incredible opportunity to <a contents="head back into the recording studio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/recordings-for-vanya039s-a-new-musical">head back into the recording studio</a> with two-time BBC Jazz Vocalist of the Year producing - and singing the role of Vanya for us.</p>
<p>We previously had the good fortune to work with Ian on Christmas in the City, and it was wonderful to go back into the Cowshed with him and the rest of this talented lot!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/a512df881159b6a43eddf3fb1f7a2632dc672122/original/img-4201.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>This was a big project, and it's only with the help of our friends and fans that we've been able to make it happen. We're now in the process of finishing up the mastering, and doing our final fundraising push!</p>
<p><strong>If you're able to contribute to our <a contents="GoFundMe campaign" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/recordings-for-vanya039s-a-new-musical">GoFundMe campaign</a>, we would be so grateful for your support!</strong></p>
<p><a contents="https://www.gofundme.com/f/recordings-for-vanya039s-a-new-musical" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/recordings-for-vanya039s-a-new-musical"><strong>https://www.gofundme.com/f/recordings-for-vanya039s-a-new-musical</strong></a></p>
<p>Our thank you to you? Everyone who donates will get a full set of the recordings! These won't be publicly available for sale or available any other way, so we would really appreciate your support!</p>Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/59811432019-09-10T12:00:00+01:002024-03-09T05:27:20+00:00Barlow & Smith are coming to NYC!<p>We have some really exciting news we want to share - we are coming across the pond for two gigs this Autumn! </p>
<p>The Canales Project and the United Nations Decade of Women, <a contents="commissioned us to write a new song" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thecanalesproject.com/media">commissioned us to write a new song</a> 'Just A Little', honouring the incredible Janet Salazar. Janet is the CEO and Co-Founder of IMPACT Leadership 21, a global platform dedicated to accelerating women’s leadership at the highest level across all sectors. </p>
<p>We will be sharing the song in the New York Premiere of Hear Her Song which is on the 14th October at Joe's Pub!</p>
<p>To any of our supporters and friends who are out in NYC, we'd love to see you at the gig! It's 9.30pm, and will be full of songs written by top female composers, honouring top female leaders across the Globe. </p>
<p>Ticket link and more information is <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://publictheater.org/productions/joes-pub/2019/h/hear-her-song/">here</a>.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/062d266b554aa15ce9d5e437b8c919aa6938b3fd/original/img-0146.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>AND... </p>
<p>On the 15 October, if you want a whole show of our tunes, you can come and watch London Calling! An Evening with Barlow & Smith, our DEBUT Songwriting Cabaret in NYC at the Duplex. </p>
<p>We are thrilled to announce we will be joined Manuel Bagorro as our musical Director, and special guest singers, Zak Edwards, Sam Perwin and Joseph Anthony Smith, who will be performing our songs alongside Alli and Bella. There will also be a special appearance by the uber-talented singer and composer Rosabella Gregory. </p>
<p>This promises to be an entertaining evening that shares top highlights from our career so far, and the stories behind them! </p>
<p>Click below on purple pass for the ticket link: </p>
<p><a contents="www.purplepass.com/london1015" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.purplepass.com/london1015">www.purplepass.com/london1015</a> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/80b07ff23b9d3b3a17150b01686281697a9f1908/original/1b80ea34-c601-4ca0-8f81-86d0dfd88034.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Lastly - if you can't make our shows, but you still want to support our work, you can donate here to our <a contents="GoFundMe campaign" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/recordings-for-vanya039s-a-new-musical">GoFundMe campaign</a> for our demo recordings of our newest Musical VANYA'S. We will be sharing demos of the arranged and mastered songs to everyone who chips in, so even if you can only give one pound/dollar, we would be so grateful for the help and delighted to share our latest work with you! </p>
<p>See you soon in NYC! </p>
<p>Love, </p>
<p>Bella and Alli </p>Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/51248762018-03-13T00:58:57+00:002022-07-27T13:02:34+01:00Lock and Key opens Wednesday - and is a Pick of the Week in The Stage!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/0a786e15fd801ef5c56661ffdd0230404f43bbc3/original/img-3393.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><strong>Lock and Key is almost ready for an audience!</strong></p>
<p>Our amazing team has been hard at work prepping this show - it's looking fabulous and the press is taking note! (Thanks in no small part to our PR wizard Susie.)</p>
<p>Among other exciting news, we were selected for <a contents="The Stage's Picks of the Week" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/2018/vault-festival-our-pick-of-the-best-shows-to-see-in-week-eight/">The Stage's Picks of the Week</a> (a brilliant surprise to kick off the week), and had a great time <a contents="chatting with Miro Magazine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.miromagazine.com/theatre/vault-festival-2018-spotlight-lock-key/">chatting with Miro Magazine</a> about the show and what it's been like being involved with VAULT Festival. (Spoiler alert: we love this festival and working with the VAULT team has been a dream.)</p>
<p>One of our two incredible leading ladies also did a live radio interview with <a contents="Sunday Show Tunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sundayshowtunes.co.uk/">Sunday Show Tunes</a>, so if you'd like to hear Evelyn Hoskins talk about Lock & Key, just tune it at 1:12:35.</p>
<p>Momentum is building, so we recommend that you book your tickets as soon as possible to make sure you don't miss out! You can get your seats here: <a contents="https://vaultfestival.com/whats-on/lock-and-key/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vaultfestival.com/whats-on/lock-and-key/">https://vaultfestival.com/whats-on/lock-and-key/</a></p>
<p>(Also, if you want to support our show on GoFundMe, it's not too late! Every pound we raise helps us make the show better, and we're so grateful for every contribution helping us make this production a reality: <a contents="https://www.gofundme.com/lock-and-key-a-new-musical" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.gofundme.com/lock-and-key-a-new-musical">https://www.gofundme.com/lock-and-key-a-new-musical</a>.)</p>
<p>Now onto the final preparation as we get ready for opening night.</p>
<p>In the meantime, we'll be adding a bit of fluorescent flair to our posters to take advantage of the atmospheric blue light in the entrance of VAULT...</p>
<p><strong>Hopefully we will see you there very soon!</strong></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/1e9c0f7756cf1112319e3bcbc2d7fcf95c9af530/original/img-3464.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/50947432018-02-23T06:02:31+00:002022-09-21T10:40:41+01:00Cast Announcement for Lock & Key<p>We are very excited to share the details of our talented cast for Lock & Key!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/55cb090571bfd0500e6f16c2d71baa73998215b4/original/cd007cf9-700e-435b-b7ad-8d2a0a98dfbd.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><strong>Tiffany Graves - Samantha </strong></p>
<p>Tiffany was most recently seen at Shakespeare’s Globe in Apocalypse Meow and as Madeleine True in The Wild Party (The Other Palace). Other roles include Velma Kelly in Chicago (Adelphi & Cambridge Theatre), Lois in Kiss Me Kate (Opera North), Helene and alternate Charity in Sweet Charity (Theatre Royal Haymarket), Killer Queen (We Will Rock You) Marlene Dietrich (Piaf), & Sukie Rougemont (The Witches of Eastwick), as well as Sunset Boulevard, A Chorus Line, Tonight’s the Night, Godspell & Cats. Tiffany has performed at Grange Park Opera in La Traviata & Anything Goes, Follies (Royal Festival Hall)and in many concerts: Chess & Night of 1000 Voices (Royal Albert Hall), West End Heroes (Dominion Theatre), NT: 50 Years on Stage (National Theatre), Wonderful Town with the Halle Orchestra (The Lowry), & Hey, Old Friends! -Stephen Sondheim 85th Birthday Gala (Theatre Royal Drury Lane). <a contents="www.TiffanySings.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.TiffanySings.com">www.TiffanySings.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Evelyn Hoskins - Jess </strong></p>
<p>Theatre Credits include: Mrs Henderson Presents (Toronto), Peter and the Starcatcher (Royal&Derngate), Carrie (Southwark Playhouse), Hero's Welcome (UK Tour, Off-Broadway) This Is My Family (Sheffield Crucible, UK Tour), The Boy Who Fell Into A Book (Stephen Joseph Theatre), Peter Pan (US Tour), The Secret Garden (Birmingham Rep), Spring Awakening (Lyric Hammersmith, West End). Television includes: The Sound of Music Live (ITV), Casualty, Misfits (E4), Holby City, Doctors (BBC). Other work includes: Bonnie & Clyde (The Other Palace), Christmas with the Stars (Royal Albert Hall), Peter Pan (Adelphi), Cool Rider (Lyric, West End), The Light Princess, Microwave, Falklands (National Theatre Studio). </p>
<p> </p>
<p>We've had some fantastic coverage from <a contents="Whatsonstage" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/evelyn-hoskins-tiffany-graves-vault-lock-key_45851.html?cid=homepage_news">Whatsonstage</a> and <a contents="Broadwayworld.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Casting-Announced-For-World-Premiere-Of-New-Musical-LOCK-AND-KEY-At-VAULT-Festival-20180222">Broadwayworld.com</a>, and it's wonderful to be able to share this news.</p>
<p><strong>To book tickets t</strong>o the show, please visit: <a contents="https://vaultfestival.com/whats-on/lock-and-key/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vaultfestival.com/whats-on/lock-and-key/">https://vaultfestival.com/whats-on/lock-and-key/</a></p>
<p>If you'd like to <strong>support our crowdfunding campaign</strong> and help us bring this show to life, you can do so here: <a contents="https://www.gofundme.com/lock-and-key-a-new-musical" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.gofundme.com/lock-and-key-a-new-musical">https://www.gofundme.com/lock-and-key-a-new-musical</a></p>
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<p><em>Thanks for supporting our work!</em></p>Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/50840162018-02-16T23:32:41+00:002023-12-10T17:32:37+00:00Why should you support new musical theatre?<p>Wouldn't it be incredible to see an innovative gothic/thriller musical for two women - about the twisted relationship we can have to the workplace?</p>
<p>We think so, too!</p>
<p>We are in the FINAL STAGES of prep for bringing our new show to VAULT Festival, but we need one final push of fundraising to help us bring the show to life.</p>
<p><strong>If you can spare even just £5 to help us, this would make a massive difference.</strong> Every little bit takes us one step closer to making this show a reality.</p>
<p>We don't have long now to raise the funds before the performances are upon us... So if you'd like to support the future of musical theatre, the time to join the community of folks rallying behind this project and new musical theatre is NOW!</p>
<p><strong>Donate via the link: <a contents="https://www.gofundme.com/lock-and-key-a-new-musical" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.gofundme.com/lock-and-key-a-new-musical">https://www.gofundme.com/lock-and-key-a-new-musical</a></strong></p>
<p>Or to learn a bit more about our project, watch the video below!</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="RKPYZfHVHcU" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/RKPYZfHVHcU/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RKPYZfHVHcU?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="315" width="500" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/49735092017-12-12T17:33:03+00:002023-12-10T16:58:08+00:00Coming to VAULT Festival - Lock & Key<p> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>We are thrilled to announce we'll be bringing a new musical to VAULT Festival in March 2018.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>It’s late. Jess should really be going – after all, she’s missing her own birthday party. But her demanding boss Samantha has insisted she stay to review the marketing proofs of the publishing firm’s disgustingly cheery children’s title, ‘Giggles The Bear’. And left the keys to her mysterious, red filing cabinet… </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Alone in the eerie office, Jess can’t resist the temptation of peering into Samantha’s secret files. After making a grisly discovery, Jess must choose what she is willing to sacrifice to keep her job. </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Brimming with twisted dark humour, LOCK AND KEY is a workplace thriller for audiences all too aware of the painful demands of modern career success - and the cost of being a woman determined to succeed.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tickets: <a contents="https://vaultfestival.com/whats-on/lock-and-key/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vaultfestival.com/whats-on/lock-and-key/">https://vaultfestival.com/whats-on/lock-and-key/</a></strong></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/d4d713534338d319fdaad187c2fceab6c0fdcccb/original/lockkey-webportrait.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/46728142017-04-30T21:55:22+01:002023-12-26T12:55:15+00:00Vanya's: A New Musical<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/67520752f568a84a016b9ee3ebab6cccafd3ecb6/original/vanyas-image-final.jpg?1492268797" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Wondering what we've been up to? You may have spotted a few photos from our recent writing retreat on social media!<br><br>We've just finished gearing up for the final bit of preparations before our week-long workshop of Vanya's.<br><br>Since this project was shortlisted for the Kevin Space Foundation Awards, we've been hard at work developing the show and had an amazing experience sharing the first look with an audience at the Criterion Theatre last year as part of the New Writing Showcases.<br><br>The Old Vic Workrooms have kindly offered us space for this workshop, and we're thrilled to get back into the rehearsal room.<br><br>The brilliant Adam Lenson will be returning to direct. We're really looking forward to our next step of creating this show!<br><br><br>Image: <a contents="Hamish Irvine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://flic.kr/p/9pK8gL">Hamish Irvine</a> via <a contents="CC License" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/">CC License</a>Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/46323702017-03-16T15:28:51+00:002022-09-03T11:50:02+01:00We have a new look!If you're visiting our blog, you've probably noticed that we're kicking off 2017 with a fresh look for our website. <br><br>Comments? Feedback? We'd love to hear it in the comments.<br><br>Thanks for stopping by!Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/45277062016-12-25T11:15:00+00:002024-03-13T10:07:32+00:00Merry Christmas from Barlow & SmithThis December, we returned to the Pheasantry for our third annual Christmas Cracker Cabaret! It was a wonderful night, and in honour of Christmas (and the second night of Hanukkah), we're really pleased to share some of these photos with you. (Big thanks to Rebecca O'Brien for these wonderful images.)<br><br>In our third year we had some familiar faces, but mixed things up with new arrangements. We were thrilled to have the fantastically talented Rhiannon Drake, Calum, Melville, and Emma Ralston returning to sing, and were pleased to welcome new guests Kevin McGuire, Gabriel Fleary, and songwriting duo Kit Buchan and Jim Barne. Our guest musicians included Andrew Barlow on Piano, Kayleigh Cheer on drums, and Kat Hattersley on cello. Along with a fantastic audience, they made the night really special, and kicked off the Christmas season in style!<br><br>See below for a sneak peek of the show - a very Merry Christmas to you!!!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/dc60f51b1149ae32f4467bb307f2182c94c1a42e/original/img-4979.jpg?1482898025" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/9b4c6ff359c08f9e1715bbf22d504701c04e9df4/original/img-4983.jpg?1482898044" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/ac25e61e577aa8fa3c645892a513c636207f5e09/medium/img-5012.jpg?1482898047" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/96eceaf2cd278bfcac2ebae2dbc0a376ec104604/medium/img-5021.jpg?1482898050" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/8a02c782cf0c2683326c3df1271193f426440b92/original/img-4990.jpg?1482898045" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/b03ba81f4d286bb15d865755aefbc6979d0f42e5/original/img-5003.jpg?1482898045" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/dc7119d0b2b7f272c91ddeee365c04efc7f4bc3c/medium/img-4995.jpg?1482898046" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/299db2c352c4da5464876f8b1883deed59ac35eb/original/img-5032.jpg?1482898047" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/45156882016-12-18T00:54:58+00:002022-02-26T07:32:05+00:00Sheet music now on sale!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/176ebadd62559047220a63b0d051b778eaaa4577/original/alli-smith-web-50.jpg?1446214700" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>We are delighted to announce that our sheet music is <a contents="now on sale" data-link-label="Sheet Music" data-link-type="page" href="/sheet-music">now on sale</a> at the Barlow & Smith website! If you're looking for some Christmas tunes, or just to sing along with our album <em>Christmas in the City</em>, you can now buy your very own copy.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/36cddddce60c6b17cdc57b92247dc0f736d39aa0/small/cover-image-barlow-smith-xmas-songbook.jpg?1482000800" class="size_s justify_left border_thin" alt="" />Songs are available for sale individually, or if you're interested in collecting our entire catalogue (and making a savings!) you can pick up the<strong> Barlow & Smith Holiday Songbook</strong>. <br><br>Available as a digital download, our first songbook features 11 new holiday songs for a range of styles and voices. Most of the songs are Christmas themed, however we've also included songs with Hanukkah and secular themes. In short, something for everyone!<br><br><em>Need a different key?</em> If you're interested in the music but want to get a song transposed, we should be able to provide this for a small additional fee. Please email barlowandsmith@gmail.com if you're interested in more details.<br><br>Click over to our <a contents="Sheet Music Page" data-link-label="Sheet Music" data-link-type="page" href="/sheet-music">Sheet Music Page</a> to see the full offerings, and listen to clips!<br><br>Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!<br>Bella and AlliBarlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/43930492016-09-27T22:39:23+01:002023-12-10T16:42:45+00:00Adventures at HighTide with St James RE:act<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/f32ebfd87b0f70fb50a111d2d4d3512059dabc55/original/img-3049.jpg?1475011771" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>We had an amazing time last weekend creating a new short musical as part of St James RE:act... but this time in the beautiful setting of Aldeburgh for HighTide festival!<br><br>(For a bit more background about the project - check out the <a contents="BroadwayWorld.com article" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Writers-Stars-and-Directors-Set-for-ST-JAMES-REACT-at-HighTide-20160916">BroadwayWorld.com article</a>!) </p>
<p>Part of the fun of RE:act, as we learned the first time around, is getting to meet new collaborators, and this time didn't let us down! We were well-looked after by the amazing team behind HighTide and RE:act co-creators Alastair Knights, Matthew Keeler and Lauren McGee (who also brought her wonderful calm energy to directing our piece - a huge asset on short timelines). We counted ourselves lucky to be able to write for the wonderful talents of Natalie Law and Mark Anderson.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/cbb3f464a0b441491b777ed8e21af1793e6ae51a/original/img-9925.jpg?1475011965" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>For this RE:act, we were assigned to respond to Rob Drummond's IN FIDELITY. We went up the week before the showcase to see the show, and had 24 hours to write our musical response! IN FIDELITY was a fantastic show - although calling it a show might be somewhat deceptive, since the performance piece pushes the boundaries of traditional theatre by putting two audience members on a first date in front of the paying crowd! </p>
<p>The brave couple who went on this adventure had some fascinating life experiences to share, and we had great fun pushing Mr Drummond's concept to its extreme in devising our response, titled THE NEXT STEP. (Performance shot below showing our beautiful space in the music garage, surrounded by gorgeous paintings!)<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/812ad5dfb67425b9884b354a6c09a818f43256b1/original/img-9947.jpg?1475011736" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>We had an fabulous weekend seeing some of the other shows at HighTide, got invited by HighTide's lovely Artistic Director Steven Atkinson to join the artist's lunch (see the grassy photo above), and had an lovely time working with the rest of the RE:act team. The other writers, musical theatre team Kit Buchan and Jim Barne and playwrights Naomi Westerman and Nicola Wren, created beautiful, imaginative responses to the other shows, with the rest of the acting company, including Laurie Kynaston (a friendly face from our collaboration last year on 'One Night in Chelsea') and the wonderful Izzy Laughland. </p>
<p>We've included some of our favourite photos to share this adventure, and definitely hope to return next year to enjoy amazing theatre by the sea!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/94e74f7f8ecf3e75a5227ad5e25807ad45f24e54/original/img-3051.jpg?1475011921" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> </p>Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/43612512016-09-07T22:17:18+01:002023-12-10T17:07:18+00:00Summer of 'Dream Queen'<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/0eeae479ba4909f7f18d34499dadf62f85a2e0f0/original/362887-f48c4e8e29d143fd9a4af3ab743b7ea8-mv2.jpeg?1473282212" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Both members of Barlow & Smith were kept busy with individual projects in the summer of 2016, but we had a fabulous experience reviving our 'Dream Queen' material with Janie Dee! </p>
<p>When Janie said she might perform one of our songs at the Queen's 90th Birthday celebration at Theatre Royal Haymarket, we honestly couldn't believe it. In fact, we were so shocked, we didn't announce it until a few days before the event because we couldn't comprehend it was actually happening! </p>
<p>When Janie entered the stage dressed in full Elizabethan regalia to sing 'Private Delight', we had goosebumps. It was a huge thrill to attend the event in the first place (featuring an eye-watering list of stars, including Dame Maggie Smith, Sir Derek Jacobi, Wayne Sleep, Emma Thompson, and Rob Brydon to name a few!). To see our song performed so brilliantly by Janie in this company was a highlight of our work to date. (Below - excited before the show!)<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/6b8c3f23b92c0049ce18b5f4e9b03b5fc12ce6f3/original/p1080545.jpg?1473282377" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Shortly after this amazing experience, Janie revived the 'Dream Queen' cabaret at the Aldeburgh Festival in Suffolk. It was fantastic to see this work take on another life with some familiar faces in the band and new guests. </p>
<p>The summer had a few other firsts - we collaborated with Janie on another cabaret project at the St James Studio, creating an original song 'Never Knowingly Undersold' for the AGM of the John Lewis Theatre Society (and had a great deal of fun making up rhymes based on their slogan). We also created our first-ever commission for ukulele. That's right, ukulele. :-) </p>
<p>After this summer, we're even more excited to be jumping back in with both feet writing this Autumn, and look forward to sharing more plans soon. Watch this space!</p>Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/40342712016-02-10T15:54:01+00:002022-06-02T02:15:14+01:00'The Game' at St. James RE:act<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/4073518906d0642b8d401a796acbf55fcab13db7/original/dsc269372dpi.jpg?0" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">'The Game' at St. James React, 1 February 2016. Photo Credit: Benjamin Graham. Pictured (L to R): Rebecca Ridout, Sinéad Wall, Felix Mosse.</p></div><br><br>It's hard to believe that just over a week ago, we premiered 'The Game' at the St. James Studio as part of St. James RE:act - a writing challenge that gave us only 24 hours to create a brand new piece of musical theatre!<br><br>We were fortunate to be inspired by Mona Golabek's brilliant performance in <a contents="'The Pianist of Willesden Lane'" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.stjamestheatre.co.uk/book-tickets/?event=28545">'The Pianist of Willesden Lane'</a> (if you can see it, go!), which we had the opportunity to watch with the rest of the creative company. We were particularly struck by the parallels between <em>kindertansport</em> during WWII and the UK's recently announced plan to accept up to 20,000 refugee children into the UK in response to the current crisis.<br><br>We created 'The Game' as a response to this current political situation and humanitarian crisis. We had an amazing experience working with our visionary director Poppy Rowley, and our talented and hardworking cast - Felix Mosse, Rebecca Ridout, and Sinéad Wall. Writing for them was an absolute pleasure. (As was getting to see the wide range of responses from the other great teams involved with this event.)<br><br>We were interested to see how much 'The Game' resonated with the audience, and feel we have only touched the surface of this powerful topic. We're currently working with some of the brilliant folks who have offered us advice and support to explore possibilities for developing 'The Game' into a full-length show. We will be sharing news as these plans take shape.<br><br>In the meantime, here's a few photos from the event, courtesy of photographer Benjamin Graham - thanks to everyone who came out to support us and the amazing team at the St. James Theatre (Alastair Knights, Matthew Keeler, and Lauren McGee) who made this possible!<br><br> <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/d2f4b879ac80ef0c71275fd9509b932a0148a2df/original/dsc268372dpi.jpg?0" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Photo Credit: Benjamin Graham. Pictured: Sinéad Wall, Rebecca Ridout.</p></div>
<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/e9761844677e70cfd94d5bfb1d94a72bdde87069/original/dsc268972dpi.jpg?0" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Photo Credit: Benjamin Graham. Pictured: Felix Mosse.<br><br><img class='size_l justify_center' src='//s3.amazonaws.com/content.sitezoogle.com/u/182457/034226c570061f6c4b6de088c9394f4717ecbf0f/original/dsc2686a72dpi.jpg?0'> Photo credit: Benjamin Graham. Pictured: Sinéad Wall.<br><br><img class='size_l justify_center' src='//s3.amazonaws.com/content.sitezoogle.com/u/182457/bacb4c3d9fbbd786e4c9820bdf66a4592513710c/original/dsc269272dpi.jpg?0'><br>Photo credit: Benjamin Graham. Pictured: Felix Mosse, Rebecca Ridout.</p></div>Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/39908082016-01-15T19:18:23+00:002023-12-10T16:45:53+00:00A new mini-musical from Barlow & Smith<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/8e0e507d847e24ef8e87f5ebd691047a40ed0816/original/react-artwork-slider.jpg?1452885546" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>We're very excited to announce we've been selected to participate in the next RE:act event happening at the St James Theatre. We'll have 24 hours to write a short musical in response to the themes of their mainstage show, 'The Pianist of Willesden Lane'. The prompt couldn't be more perfect, given that we met in a piano shop on Willesden Lane!<br><br>The show is on Monday 1 February at 8pm, and will feature four different groups who have created performances. Tickets are £10 (£7.50 for under 26's).<br><br>We're really looking forward to collaborating with this great group of artists. If you want to come along to cheer us on and see what we come up with, you can book through our <a contents="events page" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">events page</a> or via the link below:
<p><a contents="https://www.stjamestheatre.co.uk/studio/react-the-pianist-of-willesden-lane" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.stjamestheatre.co.uk/studio/react-the-pianist-of-willesden-lane">https://www.stjamestheatre.co.uk/studio/react-the-pianist-of-willesden-lane</a></p><br>Hope to see you there!<br><br><br> Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/39739912016-01-05T13:38:35+00:002022-04-14T18:07:20+01:00New year, new videos<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/4cd084c1cc29b803f692dacfa8a1f826af53266d/original/2154259408-90f48776be-b.jpg?1452001517" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption"><em>Image: Tahir (Flickr Commons via CC License: https://flic.kr/p/4hn9gA)</em></p></div><br>We honestly couldn't have asked for a better gift this holiday season than all the wonderful support we received for our 'Christmas in the City' album launch. <br><br>But now, it's time to put away the Christmas music and move on to new things...<br><br>So, in celebration of the new year, we're kicking things off with some music that has NOTHING to do with the holiday season! We've pulled out a few recordings from our gig at 'Sunday in the Arts', and you can now find these featured on the <a contents="video page" data-link-label="Videos" data-link-type="page" href="/videos">video page</a> of our website. (If you follow us on social media, a few of these tunes may be familiar!)<br><br>We've got lots of exciting plans brewing for 2016, and we can't wait to share more as things develop.<br><br>In the meantime, you can watch the wonderful Emma Ralston bringing a bit of comic flair with 'A Little Bit of Drama', Maria Coyne killing it on her high notes in 'Stay', or for the folks who have already abandoned their new year's resolutions and succumbed to the lure of old habits, here's Gary Wood's beautiful rendition of 'Hello, Old Friend'.<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="qOC2okmEDJs" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/qOC2okmEDJs/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qOC2okmEDJs?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>Thanks for watching, and Happy New Year!!!</p>Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/39667822015-12-21T15:16:03+00:002022-05-06T12:50:05+01:00#12DaysofBarlowandSmith countdown in full swing!If you've been following us on social media, you may have seen the videos we've been posting live performances from our cabaret at the Pheasantry, as part of our #12DaysofBarlowandSmith countdown to Christmas! We've been featuring some songs from the album alongside some brand new work - like this brand new number "My Christmas Coffee Cup".<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="_qNoIq6Aq4w" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/_qNoIq6Aq4w/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_qNoIq6Aq4w?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>There's only four days left, so look us up on <a contents="Twitter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://twitter.com/smith_barlow">Twitter</a> or <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Barlowandsmith">Facebook</a> if you want to see all of our #12DaysofBarlowandSmith tracks! You can also check them all out on our <a contents="video page" data-link-label="Videos" data-link-type="page" href="/videos">video page</a>. Merry Christmas!!!Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/39627372015-12-15T10:40:00+00:002022-04-15T17:52:48+01:00This Thursday: Barlow & Smith supporting Janie Dee at Chelsea Old Church<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/f62f25394b771090c4ba369a655833a26679fafa/original/janie-darren-bell-700x455.jpg?1450056644" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>This Thursday 17 December 2015, you can catch some Barlow & Smith songs performed as part of 'One Night In Chelsea', a charity event designed to benefit Chelsea Old Church and support their fundraising efforts for a new organ. The church has a storied history, and the evening will focus on the events of WWII, where the church was reduced to rubble during the blitz, and rebuilt afterwards through the tireless efforts of the community.<br><br>We're so thrilled to have the opportunity to support the incredible Janie Dee once again, who will be joined onstage by Laurie Kynaston, directed by Alastair Knights. Writer Katie Lam has created a lovely story for the show, and co-written a wonderful new song with composer musical director Alex Parker, which will feature alongside some of our tunes, as well as familiar songs by other composers. For more details about the evening, click through to <a contents="The Stage" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2015/site-specific-janie-dee-musical-to-be-staged-in-chelsea-church/">The Stage</a>.<br><br>You can find the booking link <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://tickets.nimaxtheatres.com/WebPages/EntaWebShow/ShowDatesCombo.aspx">here</a> or through our <a contents="events page" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">events page</a>. Tickets are £25, with all proceeds going to the church. Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/39627322015-12-14T00:32:24+00:002022-04-28T20:01:15+01:00New videos: Behind the Scenes in the Recording Studio, and the kickoff of '12 Days of Barlow & Smith'We're delighted to be able to give you a look behind the scenes in the studio for Christmas in the City, and share a little bit about the recording process. We had an absolute blast in the Cowshed Studio with our incredible team, and are grateful to Eulanda Shead Photography for putting together this fantastic film.<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="JAWZDZSzLpw" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/JAWZDZSzLpw/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JAWZDZSzLpw?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>Additionally, we're so pleased to be able to start sharing with you some of our tracks from our recent cabaret at the Pheasantry! We were lucky to receive a warm review from the Musical Theatre Review (<a contents="click here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://musicaltheatrereview.com/christmas-in-the-city-the-music-of-barlow-smith-the-pheasantry/">click here</a> if you fancy a read), and now even if you couldn't make it to the show, through the magic of the internet, we are bringing the show to you!<br><br>The first song we're sharing is our brand new Hanukkah song 'The Festival of Lights', just in time for the last night of celebrations! And starting tomorrow, we'll be kicking off '12 Days of Barlow & Smith', sharing an original song each day leading up to Christmas. Keep an eye on our social media or video page to see them all.<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="aS3r9UtBmCw" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/aS3r9UtBmCw/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aS3r9UtBmCw?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>(Thanks to Chipped Productions for the recordings and especially the quick turnaround - what a champ!)Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/39435522015-12-01T20:25:15+00:002022-05-11T07:25:46+01:00CDs now availableLooking for Christmas presents? We've got you covered!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/ac68795f9062fdb3eb3d9a531b64cab82f3e4c57/large/12310542-686888648119329-5185616762650612958-n.jpg?1449001430" class="size_l justify_center border_thin" alt="" /><br>Yesterday was an incredibly exciting day for us, because we received the physical CDs from the warehouse! They look absolutely great, and feature liner notes with full credits and lyrics - the works!<br><br>If you'd like to order your copy, you can get it from our music page. (And we've been getting some requests for signed copies - we're happy to sign or personalise your CD, just email us at barlowandsmith@gmail.com before you place your order to let us know what you want!)<br><br>We'll be accepting orders up until 21 December 2015 - although we can take no responsibility for the reliability of the postal service unless you select specialised shipping options! Best to get your order in early to make sure Santa has plenty of time to deliver. :-)<br><br>Happy holidays!<br><br><br> Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/39348292015-11-25T16:37:37+00:002022-09-05T10:57:33+01:00Cabaret sold out!In exciting news, BOTH NIGHTS of our upcoming cabaret/album launch at the Pheasantry are now sold out! <br><br>If you'd like to be adding to the <strong>waiting list i</strong>n case seats become available, please contact the Pheasantry at <strong>0845 6027 017.</strong><br><br>We've got a couple of BRAND NEW SONGS we'll be sharing, and can't wait to get in the holiday spirit with you wonderful folks. Huge thanks to everyone who's booked - it's going to be an amazing show! <br><br>And now, back to the piano... :-)<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/90207c0ee4fe16ef7803619242d6c79e47bff013/large/b-s-christmasflyer-online.jpg?1448469301" class="size_l justify_center border_thin" alt="" />Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/39262652015-11-20T15:49:26+00:002023-12-10T16:33:05+00:00Christmas in the City - released today!<div style="text-align: center;">We're thrilled to announce that our album <strong>'Christmas in the City' </strong>is now available for purchase!</div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/d2a228cbbb615e6beadcfa2aa0f486227983a5da/original/barlow-smith-xmasalbumfinal.jpg?1446227518" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /><div style="text-align: center;">You can find us in iTunes or on the <a contents="Music Page" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music">Music Page</a> of this website.<br><br>Physical CDs with liner notes will be available soon, and will begin to ship in early December for any folks who fancy getting the full experience. <br><br>If you want to catch us live in action, there are still a few tickets left for for our show at the Pheasantry on <strong>Tuesday 8 December</strong> - but they probably won't last long, so best to <a contents="snap them up quick" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">snap them up quick</a>.<br><br>And now, time to celebrate!!!</div>Barlow & Smithtag:barlowandsmith.com,2005:Post/39062722015-10-30T17:53:44+00:002023-12-10T19:33:06+00:00Album art is here!Our album artwork has arrived!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/182457/d2a228cbbb615e6beadcfa2aa0f486227983a5da/large/barlow-smith-xmasalbumfinal.jpg?1446227518" class="size_l justify_center border_thin" alt="" /><br>Thanks to Sara Mazzoni for the gorgeous design, and Kevin Dooley for the inspirational photo. We can't wait to share this album with you!Barlow & Smith