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William Hone, the forgotten hero of free speech, was a bookseller, publisher and satirist. In 1817, he stood trial for ?impious blasphemy and seditious libel'. The only crime he had committed was to be funny. Worse than that he was funny by parodying religious texts. And worst of all, he was funny about the despotic government and the debauched monarchy. Along with his great ally, political cartoonist George Cruikshank, Hone sought vindication for his laughable offences and fought for freedom in one of the most remarkable legal cases of its time.T01839413462Producer Watermill Theatre. Producer Trademark Touring Production. Director Caroline Leslie. Design Dora Schweitzer. Lighting Matt Leventhall. Sound Steve Mayo. Performer Helena Antoniou (Lady Hertford). Performer Philippe Edwards (Sidmouth). Performer Jeremy Lloyd (Prince Regent). Performer Peter Losasso (Cruickshank). Performer Nicholas Murhie (Justice Abbott / Duke of York). Performer Joseph Prowen (Hone). Performer Eva Scott (Lady Conyngham / Sarah). Performer Dan Tetsell (Lord Ellenborough). | |
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| 12 Nov 18 to 17 Nov 18 | Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham :: V90 listing details L0785330010 |
| 5 Nov 18 to 10 Nov 18 | New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich :: V81 listing details L724948825 |
| 29 Oct 18 to 3 Nov 18 | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford :: V702 listing details L01495178312 |
| 20 Sep 18 to 27 Oct 18 | The Watermill Theatre, Newbury :: V733 listing details L01525373028 |
