Cherry Soup: True and Not So True Tales of the South Downs South Downs National Park Authority & Applause Rural Touring

A Cherry-Seller sits by the side of the road. We’ve all seen them.

People stop, people buy cherries and people chat. They tell their stories: of ancient farms and modern fetes; of lost skills and identities; of overgrown orchards and the ghosts of the villages – and bring new stories, different ideas and different cultures.

Weaving the stories of the people Sara met during her research as the INN CROWD Writer in Residence, with tales of the history and culture of the Downs, this one-person show, performed by Jo Neary, explores the changing landscapes and populations of the Park – as well as how the history of cherries is also the history of Southern England.

This is not about nostalgia – this is a Cherry Soup of a show: sweet and sour and a little unexpected…

‘Magical storytelling at its best’ Audience member 2019

‘Superb. Hilarious moments sprinkled with urgency and loss’ Audience member 2019

Written by Sara Clifford
Performed by Jo Neary
Edited by Elliot Lampitt

An Applause Rural Touring Production for Inn Crowd and South Downs National Park Authority.