‘The Ballad of the Big Ships’ explores the relationship between the shipbuilders of Newcastle and Glasgow and the vessels they made.  They describe the brutal reality of the conditions they worked in, but also their pride at building ocean-going liners that were things of beauty.  There’s also an insight into the camaraderie and jokes that kept the shipbuilders going, and the terrible injuries and illnesses that went with the job.  The Ballad is a journey in words and music exploring the relationship between men and their ships, illustrated with beautifully-written songs.