“There is nowhere to turn to, but to yourself.”

In this powerful show, composer and vocalist Anna Pool celebrates the life and legacy of one of the 20th century’s most distinctive, and too often overlooked, songwriters – Dory Previn. Joined by double bassist Nina Harries, Anna traces Dory’s extraordinary journey: from her early success as a lyricist writing for legends such as Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra, to her evolution as a fearless solo artist whose deeply personal folk albums captivated hearts and led her to Carnegie Hall.

Unflinchingly raw, by turns comic and poetic, Dory’s songs explored everything from Hollywood dreams to devastating psychosis to the fervent power of road rage. With wit, candour and compassion, Anna and Nina reimagine this remarkable catalogue, illuminating both the courage and vulnerability that defined Dory’s work.

A rare opportunity to experience these songs anew, this performance brings Dory Previn’s legacy out of the shadows and into the light — vibrant, defiant, and unmistakably her own.

Anna Pool is a composer and performer working across theatre, folk music and opera.  She is ¼ of genre-bending folk quartet, Wise Woman playing across the UK from Celtic Connections to Aldeburgh Festival.

Nina Harries is a double bassist and songwriter whose work has toured the world alongside the likes of Anoushka Shankar, Akram Khan and Katie Melua.

“astonishingly gifted” – FATEA
“A thing of wonder,” – Folk/Tumble