In 1914, Prestwich County Asylum held 3,000 patients. It provided real care for the mentally ill. In Brechtian style, with songs, dance and drama Telling Lives presents the stories of patients, doctors, nurses; of the mad ideas and hopes they shared, before the First World War shattered more than illusions.T571120168Running time: 60mins. Rating cert. 15Company Cul-de-sac Theatre. Director Sue Womersley. | |
| 21 Jul 11 to 29 Jul 11 | General, Manchester :: V1414 listing details L177125866 |
