T0399714502The legendary Annie Horniman is rightly celebrated as the founding figure of British repertory theatre, and to mark the centenary of the opening of her Gaiety Theatre on Peter Street in 1908, the Library is reviving Independent Means by [Stanley Houghton], one of the ‘Manchester School’ playwrights she championed. Considered ground-breaking when it debuted at the Gaiety in August 1909, Houghton’s feminist comedy was written after Hindle Wakes.Producer Library Theatre Manchester. Director Chris Honer. Performer Ruth Gibson (Sidney). Performer Geoff Breton (Edgar). Performer Olwen May (Mrs Forsyth). Performer Rupert Frazer (John Forsyth). Performer Richard Albrecht (Samuel Ritchie). Performer Sarah Parks (Jane Gregory). | |
| 24 Oct 08 to 22 Nov 08 | Home Theatre, Manchester :: V1858052535 listing details L967605548 |
Independent Means tells the story of young woman Sidney Forsyth, newly married to Edgar, whose family business interests have run into trouble. Sidney senses an opportunity to strike out and make money for herself, independent of Edgar.
