SPAIN 1936: When Fascism clutched at the throat of the Spanish people threatening a foul tyranny and the menace of war in Europe, Clem felt at once that his place was in freedom's rank and joined many other volunteers that formed the International Brigades. Not for nothing did he earn the name, "Dare Devil". He was loved by the masses for his great daring, courage and skill on the Speedway track. He was a man of the people, and the same fight he used against money-sharks and corruption in his sport, he used to defend democracy against Franco's rising fascist army. In Spain Clem developed an unlikely friendship with literary critic, writer and poet Christopher Caudwell; but a common cause had brought them together and they died at their machine gun post covering their battalion's retreat at the Battle of Jarama in February 1937.The Story of Clem Beckett, Sportsman and Fight - T516019328Producer Townsend Productions (in association with IBMT / Harrogate Theatre / The Place Bedford / Unite the Union). Director Louise Townsend. Musical Director Neil Gore. Musical Director John Kirkpatrick. Design Amy Yardley. DramaturgStephen Lowe. Performer Christopher Caudwell. Performer Neil Gore. Performer Harry Pollitt. Performer Clem Beckett. Performer David Heywood. | |
| 2 May 17 to 5 May 17 | Tara Theatre, Outer London :: V292 listing details L01049990158 |
| 12 Mar 17 | mac birmingham - Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham :: V146 listing details L639893658 |
| 22 Feb 17 | The Maltings, Berwick-on-Tweed :: V986 listing details L50986074 |
| 17 Feb 17 | Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford :: V32 listing details L0244974313 |
| 16 Feb 17 | OFS Studio (previously known as Old Fire Station Theatre), Oxford :: V800 listing details L0587242933 |
| 15 Feb 17 | New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich :: V81 listing details L01699716324 |
| 11 Feb 17 | Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis :: V1001 listing details L458077619 |
| 2 Dec 16 | The Hat Factory (previously the Artezium), Luton :: V01371430831 listing details L892177796 |
| 1 Dec 16 | Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax :: V1098014226 listing details L447628518 |
| 30 Nov 16 | The Place, Bedford :: V01562599522 listing details L198692344 |
| 14 Nov 16 to 29 Nov 16 | The Lantern Theatre, Sheffield :: V963 listing details L0147915462 |
| 13 Nov 16 | Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury :: V0465778148 listing details L01631341780 |
| 12 Nov 16 | Cast, Doncaster :: V1545109680 listing details L01649607602 |
| 11 Nov 16 | The Witham, Barnard Castle :: V2136159324 listing details L0995086048 |
| 10 Nov 16 | The Civic, Barnsley :: V959 listing details L0790948318 |
| 7 Nov 16 | Theatre Royal, Margate :: V685 listing details L1576529628 |
| 5 Nov 16 | Bridport Arts Centre, Bridport :: V909 listing details L0628433226 |
| 4 Nov 16 | Dorchester Arts Centre, Dorchester :: V1068 listing details L1848280904 |
| 3 Nov 16 | Plough Arts Centre, Great Torrington :: V903 listing details L01996445174 |
| 2 Nov 16 | Wedgewood Rooms, Southsea :: V02027878732 listing details L0436861060 |
| 2 Nov 16 | Kings Theatre Portsmouth, Southsea :: V780 listing details L668840743 |
| 1 Nov 16 | Hertford Theatre, Hertford :: V11900172 listing details L587697182 |
| 24 Oct 16 to 29 Oct 16 | The Bussey Building AKA The CLF Art Cafe, Outer London :: V0401405791 listing details L1717923952 |
| 22 Oct 16 | Seagull Theatre, Lowestoft :: V196 listing details L650467570 |
| 12 Oct 16 to 15 Oct 16 | Coliseum Theatre, Oldham :: V497 listing details L1550808612 |
| 11 Oct 16 | Guildhall Theatre, Derby :: V994 listing details L0101293438 |
| 8 Oct 16 | Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury :: V1452754579 listing details L1367122595 |
| 6 Oct 16 to 7 Oct 16 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L1733207174 |
| 5 Oct 16 | North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh :: V2124055387 listing details L1935165113 |
| 26 Sep 16 to 1 Oct 16 | Harrogate Theatre, Harrogate :: V942 listing details L1326156952 |
| 24 Sep 16 | The Place, Bedford :: V01562599522 listing details L02094332195 |
