Robert Tressell: The Ragged Trousered Philanthropist One Man Show
Townsend Productions
Robert Tressell – The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists (Townsend Productions)
Neil Gore’s outstanding one-man adaptation of Tressell’s classic novel is a theatrical tour de force – more relevant today than ever.
Using a magic lantern, projected animation, political conjuring tricks, live music and song (and with the Great Money Trick as its centrepiece), we follow the painters and decorators who struggle to maintain themselves and their families through hard work, poverty, and the constant fear of unemployment, whilst renovating a large town-house for the local mayor, Mayor Sweater.
The production brings out both the humour and humanity of the book, while retaining it’s scathing analysis of class relations, poverty and the themes of insecure employment and the demonisation of poverty.
Saturday Pass – buy tickets for all Five Events taking place on Saturday and receive a discount (applied at checkout)
Refund Policy:
Should an event be cancelled then the Yellow-Lighted Bookshop will refund ticket holders with a voucher to the full value of the ticket purchased.
Hearing Loop
The Shed has a hearing loop for all who appreciate a little help hearing the audio systems.
We simply that ask you to bring your own headphones, to use with one of our receivers. You can reserve one by calling the office on 01666 505496.
Concessions
Please note: Identification may be asked for to prove eligibility for any concessions.
