National Hero

National Hero (Play) production archive for QTIX code T01734197254. Details of all National Hero archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1717488765

Archive Listings

19 Sep 05 to 24 Sep 05	Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford, Surrey Performance Details => Venue archive
12 Sep 05 to 17 Sep 05	Malvern Theatres Malvern, Worcestershire Performance Details => Venue archive
5 Sep 05 to 10 Sep 05	The Lowry Salford, Greater Manchester Performance Details => Venue archive
15 Aug 05 to 29 Aug 05	Pleasance Edinburgh Performance Details => Venue archive

Details

After a lifetime courting danger, Gregor Tyrell, a bomb disposal expert faces the reality of his impending retirement. Sudden news of a terrorist attack catapults Gregor back into the limelight, but deepens the cracks in his marriage. An explosive conclusion gives birth to a new 'national hero' - at a heavy price.... Plunged into a professional and personal crisis, he is forcded to choose between the woman he married, the woman he loves, and international fame, promised by a renowned TV journalist. Explosive and tender, this fiery drama pits relationship against career, in a 'success' culture obsessed with celebrity and status.

Cast/Performers

Timothy West, Nichola McAuliffe, Carolyn Backhouse, Tom Cotcher

Creatives/Company

Author: Terry Mackay
Producer: Pleasance
Director: Guy Retallack
Design: Christopher Richardson
Lighting: Matt Britten

Reviews

No UKTW or User reviews available.

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