Cheltenham, 1842. George Jacob Holyoake is a poor young teacher, making his way from Birmingham to Bristol to visit a friend who has been imprisoned for publishing a journal that criticises the establishment. When he makes a stop in Cheltenham to address a lecture, his words and his overwhelming commitment to speaking the truth will change his life forever. Arrested and tried for blasphemy, and separated from his starving wife and child, Holyoake is faced with the choice of conforming or staying true to his beliefs in a time of injustice and intolerance.T0788551388London PremiereProducer Proud Haddock (in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre). Director Jimmy Walters. Design Philip Lindley. Lighting Simon Gethin Thomas. Music Piers Sherwood Roberts. Choreographer Ste Clough. Performer Ralph Birtwell (Bubb / Mason / Erskine / Jailer). Performer Doron Davidson (Narrator / Maitland / Lefroy / Jones / Bartram). Performer Edmund Digby-Jones (Brother in Law / Pinching / Clerk / Chaplain). Performer Caroline Moroney (Mrs Holyoake). Performer Jamie Muscato (Mr Holyoake). Performer Richard Shanks (Chairman / Magistrate / Cooper / Alexander). | |
| 22 May 16 to 7 Jun 16 | Finborough, Inner London :: V199 listing details L01533255802 |
