Joseph Merrick (better known as The Elephant Man) is possibly the most famous 'freak' in history. Many stage plays and the popular film have told a romantic and often fictional account of his story. Mr Merrick, The Elephant Man is the first play to deal with only the known facts about Merrick's final years in The London Hospital, Whitechapel and his complicated relationship with his doctor, Frederick Treves.T1494839557With a cast of just two, the use of interactive video projections and a soundtrack consisting entirely of actual Victorian recordings, the show has been marked as a 'must see' at several Fringe Festivals by leading review sites. Painstakingly researched and written with the support of Merrick's biographer, expect to be enlightened and moved by the stirring true story of 'the most remarkable creature ever to draw breath'.Company Lucky Dog Theatre Productions. | |
| 5 Feb 16 to 6 Feb 16 | Alma Tavern Theatre, Bristol :: V0707367604 listing details L0746684225 |
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| 15 Jun 19 | The Blakehay, Weston-super-Mare :: V01754281771 listing details L1444332552 |
