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Step into the life of Maurice Ruddick, the Afro-Canadian miner known as the singing miner, through Beneath Springhill: The Maurice Ruddick Story. This dramatized, musical one-man show blends storytelling, theatre, and song to recount the 1958 Springhill mining disaster and Ruddick’s enduring legacy. Created by Beau Dixon with music by Rob Fortin & Susan Newman, the production stars Jeremiah Sparks, a versatile Canadian performer with credits across major stages, including Lion King in Toronto and Satchmo Suite. Explore the show’s background, hear samples of its soulful music, and secure your seats for an unforgettable night of Canadian history told through song.

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  • Biography: Maurice Ruddick (1912–1988) survived the Springhill disaster and became a celebrated figure in Canadian heritage materials.
  • Show format: A one-man, multi-character journey blending storytelling, theatre, and song.
  • Creator notes: Concept, direction, and music by a team of respected Canadian artists, bringing history to life on stage.

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About the performer: Jeremiah Sparks brings Maurice Ruddick to life with a dynamic stage presence and a breadth of Canadian theatre credits, including work on diverse productions such as Lion King in Toronto and Satchmo Suite. Sparks’ discography includes two albums, with his second CD Storms of Fear highlighted in performer bios. If you’re a history buff or a fan of lyrical storytelling, Beneath Springhill offers a heartfelt look at resilience, community, and musical resilience. For the full experience, follow the official pages for news, show updates, and behind-the-scenes content.

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Quick Facts About Beneath Springhill: The Maurice Ruddick Story

  • Biography: Maurice Ruddick (1912–1988) was an Afro-Canadian miner who survived the 1958 Springhill mining disaster and became known as the 'singing miner'; he was later celebrated in Canadian heritage materials. ([historicacanada.ca](https://www.historicacanada.ca/productions/minutes/maurice-ruddick?utm_source=openai))
  • Show & genre: Beneath Springhill is a dramatized, musical one-man show blending storytelling, theatre and song to recount the Springhill disaster and Ruddick’s life; created by Beau Dixon, with music by Rob Fortin & Susan Newman. ([cmtdb.ca](https://www.cmtdb.ca/shows/beneath-springhill-the-maurice-ruddick-story?utm_source=openai))
  • Performer: Jeremiah Sparks stars as Maurice Ruddick and multiple other characters; his theatre bio covers extensive credits across Canada (Lion King in Toronto, Satchmo Suite, Oil and Water, etc.). ([nac-cna.ca](https://nac-cna.ca/en/bio/jeremiah-sparks?utm_source=openai))
  • Discography note (performer): Sparks has two albums, including Storms of Fear (described as his second CD); first album title is referenced in performer bios (Lofi Hours). ([wardcabaret.com](https://wardcabaret.com/cabaret_artists/jeremiah-sparks/?utm_source=openai))

The records

Beneath Springhill: The Maurice Ruddick Story Discography

  • Storms of Fear
    2011 · Independent
  • Lofi Hours
    0 · Independent

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  • Bridges (feat. Jeremiah Sparks & Chrissy Crowley)
    2019 · N/A

About the performer: Jeremiah Sparks brings Maurice Ruddick to life with a dynamic stage presence and a breadth of Canadian theatre credits, including work on diverse productions such as Lion King in Toronto and Satchmo Suite. Sparks’ discography includes two albums, with his second CD Storms of Fear highlighted in performer bios. If you’re a history buff or a fan of lyrical storytelling, Beneath Springhill offers a heartfelt look at resilience, community, and musical resilience. For the full experience, follow the official pages for news, show updates, and behind-the-scenes content.

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