A prose and music collaboration between bestselling author Raynor Winn (The Salt Path, The Wild Silence, Landlines) and folk-roots supergroup The Gigspanner Big Band, and featuring some of the most celebrated names on the British folk scene. An emotional odyssey which explores the beauty, stories and traditions of the South West Coast Path.

Vibrant and thought-provoking compositions by Raynor have been especially written for Saltlines and artfully wrapped around songs and tunes that were originally gathered from the route of the South West Coast Path by the great song collectors Cecil Sharp and Sabine Baring-Gould.

A life affirming experience for anyone who appreciates beautiful words, inspiring music and above all, cherishes the social and natural history of Britain’s coastline, and the common threads that bind its fragile communities and wildlife.

Formed by legendary Steeleye Span fiddle player Peter Knight, the Gigspanner Big Band line-up features acclaimed multi-instrumental duo Edgelarks (Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin - BBC Folk Awards ‘Best Duo’) Bellowhead co-founder and melodeon player extraordinaire, John Spiers, Roger Flack on guitar and Sacha Trochet on percussion.

Information and tickets: https://www.oxfordplayhouse.com/events/saltlines