Riot Act by Andy Barrett
Friday 27th & Saturday 28th March at 7pm (Doors 6:30pm)
The Framework Knitters Museum is proud to present the world premiere of RIOT ACT by renowned Nottingham writer Andy Barrett.
As Artistic Director of Excavate Andy has worked with thousands of local people to explore their histories, culture, stories and identity, as well as major community projects in India.
His plays for radio and stage include Dolly, a cloning meets country and western musical; Tony’s Last Tape, based on the Benn diaries; Barbeque 67 for Radio Four; Garage Band and an adaptation of Ibsen’s The League of Youth for Nottingham Playhouse.
First commissioned by Nottingham Playhouse, RIOT ACT is a raw, uncompromising play examining the lives of the framework knitters in Nottinghamshire and the rise and fall of the Luddite movement at the start of the nineteenth century.
Drawing immediate parallels with our contemporary world, RIOT ACT is told with a dark sense of humour, that is unflinching in its language, themes and world-setting. This is certainly not a cosy Victorian depiction of the framework knitters.
RIOT ACT will be presented at the Framework Knitters Museum in its Chapel Gallery space as a script-in-hand rehearsed reading.
Please note: Due to strong language and some scenes that people may find upsetting, RIOT ACT is suitable for those aged 15 and above.
Running Time: Approx. 2hrs plus interval.
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Friday 27th & Saturday 28th March at 7pm (Doors 6:30pm)
The Framework Knitters Museum is proud to present the world premiere of RIOT ACT by renowned Nottingham writer Andy Barrett.
As Artistic Director of Excavate Andy has worked with thousands of local people to explore their histories, culture, stories and identity, as well as major community projects in India.
His plays for radio and stage include Dolly, a cloning meets country and western musical; Tony’s Last Tape, based on the Benn diaries; Barbeque 67 for Radio Four; Garage Band and an adaptation of Ibsen’s The League of Youth for Nottingham Playhouse.
First commissioned by Nottingham Playhouse, RIOT ACT is a raw, uncompromising play examining the lives of the framework knitters in Nottinghamshire and the rise and fall of the Luddite movement at the start of the nineteenth century.
Drawing immediate parallels with our contemporary world, RIOT ACT is told with a dark sense of humour, that is unflinching in its language, themes and world-setting. This is certainly not a cosy Victorian depiction of the framework knitters.
RIOT ACT will be presented at the Framework Knitters Museum in its Chapel Gallery space as a script-in-hand rehearsed reading.
Please note: Due to strong language and some scenes that people may find upsetting, RIOT ACT is suitable for those aged 15 and above.
Running Time: Approx. 2hrs plus interval.
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