Frankie Mack

The Stoller Hall

This semi-staged concert is based on our preconceptions of mental illness, with each piece having a connection to the psychology of the mind – centred around Peter Maxwell Davies’ harrowing depiction of the ‘madness’ of King George III.

Maxwell Davies was a key member of the Manchester School of Composers, who reshaped the landscape of British music in the late 20th century. 8 Songs for a Mad King is a melodrama with a libretto based on the real-life observations of King George III, presenting an extravagant and disturbing portrayal of his condition. 

Vocalising weirdly as he bemoans his fate, trying to teach his instrumentalist-birds to sing – our musicians becoming projections from within his own mind.

Manchester Camerata: 8 Songs for a Mad King

A Voice Discovered Late, A Dream Chased Relentlessly, A Show Not to Be Missed.

From stacking shelves in a supermarket to selling out two massive Assembly Rooms shows in 2024, Frankie Mack  took the live entertainment scene by storm. Having never sung before 2019, his journey is extraordinary—proving that raw talent, relentless belief, and sheer determination can defy all odds.