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Beryl archiveWritten by Maxine Peake Beryl celebrates the extraordinary sporting achievements of Morley cyclist Beryl Burton. It was 1954 when Beryl Charnock met keen cyclist Charlie Burton. In those days they cycled in clubs and once Beryl started she was smitten, not only with Charlie but by the thrill and freedom found on two wheels. Beryl was better than good, she was the best and she was determined to stay that way. Five times world champion, thirteen times national champion, twice road-racing world champion and twelve times national champion. Her accolades include time trials, former world record holder, former British record holder, numerous sports awards an MBE and an OBE. Beryl Burtonwas one of the most astonishing sports people ever to have lived - but with her down to earth, no-nonsense approach to life and to success, she remains a mystery.

Cast/Performers

Samantha Power, John Elkington, Dominic Gately, Rebecca Ryan

Creatives/Company

Author: Maxine Peake
Presented by: West Yorkshire Playhouse
Director(s): Rebecca Gatward, Kay Magson (casting)
Design: Naomi Dawson
Lighting: David Holmes
Sound: Mic Pool

Beryl

Beryl (Play) production archive for QTIX code T1421719021. Details of all Beryl archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1816505052

Archive Listings

24 Nov 15
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28 Nov 15
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Birmingham, West Midlands
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19 Nov 15
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21 Nov 15
Cast
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
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16 Nov 15
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18 Nov 15
Playhouse
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
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10 Nov 15
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11 Nov 15
Lawrence Batley Theatre
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
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5 Nov 15
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7 Nov 15
New Wolsey Theatre
Ipswich, Suffolk
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28 Oct 15
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31 Oct 15
Stephen Joseph Theatre
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
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18 Oct 15Conquest Theatre
Bromyard, Herefordshire
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3 Oct 15Broadbent Theatre
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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25 Sep 15Victoria Hall
Settle, North Yorkshire
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27 Jun 15
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18 Jul 15
Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse)
Leeds, West Yorkshire
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Reviews

Reviews


User Review: 15Nov15: Great theatre. Amazing how recent it is that women simply didn't get any recognition. Let's keep on checking girls and women get encouraged in sport
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User Review: 18Oct15: Wonderful , lots of laughter but also poignant. Great performances by you all. Thanks for bringing out such a good piece of history.
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User Review: 01Oct15: Just thoroughly enjoyed this performance tonight at the Century Theatre Coalville. Superb acting, lots of humour, and emotion packed into 2 hours .A real tribute to a remarkable lady , who was a true sporting heroine
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User Review: 19Jul15: Utterly amazing . If beryl were alive today and saw you're awe inspiring tribute to her I'm sure she would be knitting you all a jumper to say thank you .
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User Reviews

Elizabeth Daniell (15Nov15): Great theatre. Amazing how recent it is that women simply didn't get any recognition. Let's keep on checking girls and women get encouraged in sport
Rick (18Oct15): Wonderful , lots of laughter but also poignant. Great performances by you all. Thanks for bringing out such a good piece of history.
Maggie (01Oct15): Just thoroughly enjoyed this performance tonight at the Century Theatre Coalville. Superb acting, lots of humour, and emotion packed into 2 hours .A real tribute to a remarkable lady , who was a true sporting heroine
Ruth foster (19Jul15): Utterly amazing . If beryl were alive today and saw you're awe inspiring tribute to her I'm sure she would be knitting you all a jumper to say thank you .
CORONAVIRUS: All UK venues closed on 16th March 2020, restrictions were lifted on 19th July 2021. Please note that iUKTDb archive listings between March 2020 and July 2021 may not be accurate as we did not receive details of all rescheduled and cancelled shows.

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