Truth, tragedy, guilt and resentment all converge in The Presentment; a modern-day, ecclesiastical heresy trial based upon true events. Addressing issues surrounding same-sex marriage, The Presentment is a trial of family and faith, as one priest struggles to save his church from heresy, a family is forced to face the truth of their past when secrets are uncovered and old wounds resurface. Rev. Samuel Jennings, is the Prosecutor in a trial against Parish Priest, David Thompson. In his passion to save the Church , he overlooks the diverse relationship in his own family. When he and his wife arrive in New York City for the trial, they visit their son and daughter-in-law who share their apartment with a friend - Samuel s former organist. Forced to face the truth of their past, the family struggle to find a middle ground whilst navigating long-standing values and staying true to their core believes. Samuel is forced to make a decision, to proceed or abandon his role as Prosecutor for The Presentment.T01012831469Running time: 90mins (no interval)Producer Hollywood Hills Productions. Director D. Paul Thomas. Performer Gary Clemmer (Rev David Thomas). Performer D. Paul Thomas (Rev Samuel Jennings). Performer Mary Chalon (Eleanor Jennings). Performer Nicole Gabriella Scipione (Rebecca Jennings). Performer Nathan Wetherington (Michael Jennings). Performer Preston Vanderslice (Jonathan Malone). | |
| 6 Aug 11 to 29 Aug 11 | The Fringe Office, Edinburgh :: V1059 listing details L693004189 |
