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The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

SOLD OUT

Presented by Townsend Productions
Written by Stephen Lowe
Based on the book by Robert Tressell

 
Following their sell-out production Townsend Productions return with their new adaptation of Robert Tressell’s famous novel - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists.
 
An hilarious fast-paced show, The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists follows a group of painters and decorators struggling for survival in a stagnating Edwardian England. As they renovate a three-story town house for Mayor Sweater, the philanthropists throw themselves into backbreaking work for poverty wages.
 
Brought to life by designer Finetime Fontayne, and featuring Neil Gore and Richard Stone, this enlightening, deeply moving and gloriously funny tale has changed countless lives and remains as vivid and as relevant as when it was written almost a century ago.
 
“A version of Robert Tressell’s socialist classic that is a model of adaptation, dramatic emphasis and sheer theatrical magic” Financial Times

**** The Times

Find out more about the show and Townsend Productions by visiting their website - click here- you can also hear an interview with the director Louise Townsend.

Follow them on twitter @raggedtour

Running Time: Approx 2 hours 5 minutes (includes 20 minute interval)

Please note: Mild language is used in this performance

Show Dates and Times
Book Tickets online now or ring our box office on 01423 502 116

05 February 2013	7.30pm	Sold Out
06 February 2013	7.30pm	Sold Out
07 February 2013	7.30pm	Sold Out
08 February 2013	7.30pm	Sold Out
09 February 2013	2.30pm	Sold Out
09 February 2013	7.30pm	Sold Out

Pricing Information

Full Price £12 (Concessions £10)