The Joe Hill Dream
T0759280264
100 years ago, on 19th November, 1915, Trade Union activist and song-writer, Joe Hill, was executed by firing squad in Utah, US, after what many considered a biased trial. "The Joe Hill Dream" by John Fay (Brookside, Coronation Street, The Mill) uses music, humour, and Brechtian-style theatre to capture the tragedy of Joe's death, which most agree was an attempt by corrupt authorities to stamp down on rising Union militancy, especially against the famous Wobblies (The Industrial Workers of the World). Includes the famous, moving song: "I dreamt I saw Joe Hill Last night."
Archive :: production:T0759280264, play:S0316126029, venue:V2019438334
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