Derby Peoples History,
backed by Unite the Union, are putting
on the new (excellent)
Tolpuddle Martyrs Play from Townsend Productions
We Will Be Free!
The Story of the
Tolpuddle Martyrs
Derby Guildhall Theatre, Market Place, Derby.
Wednesday 23 April: 7.30
Tickets: £6
Running Time: 2 hours - approximate,
including an interval.
Bookings to be made
through the Derby Live Box Office.
The true story of the
Tolpuddle Martrys who were transported from Dorset to Australia for forming a
trade union. See their courageous story told with entertaining theatrical
style, music, political cartoon and puppetry.
A fantastic opportunity to see the true story of
George and Betsy Loveless and the
Dorset farm labourers that were convicted and
transported by an oppressive Government for swearing a secret oath and forming
a Trade Union in 1834 to fight against a succession of wage cuts inflicted by
the local landowner.
This inspirational story of their determination,
solidarity and courage is told using our entertaining theatrical style,
political cartoon, puppetry, and the musical arrangements of revered folk singer
and squeezebox player John Kirkpatrick. The performers are Neil
Gore and Elizabeth Eves, best actress nominee Edinburgh Fringe/The Stage Awards
2013.
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