Shenanigans are a versatile and vibrant duo consisting of Chris Addington on lead vocals & guitar and Cliff Woodworth on fiddle & backing vocals.

Chris and Cliff met teaching music together fifteen years ago and went on to form the duo as a side line. Since then, they have performed hundreds of gigs including festivals, functions and bars. Predominantly playing Irish music, their repertoire broadens out to include pop, country and bluegrass.

The driving rhythm of the acoustic guitar and fiddle uniquely compliment each other, while Chris’s occasional spurts of comedy create a lively atmosphere wherever they play.

Shenanigans are following on from an evening’s performance of Tales of the Dale. Book a ticket and stick around for the music afterwards!

The FestiDale is part of Local Exchange, the Royal Exchange Theatre’s ambitious long-term programme co-curated with ambassadors and champions in communities across Greater Manchester. This is what has been said about past festivals…

“Amazing experience showcasing the community. Loved it.”

“We need these stories told in the communities that need to talk about them”

“It brought people in who may never seen theatre. Told stories never heard.”