200 years ago people from the Nottinghamshire towns of Sutton, Kirkby, Hucknall, Linby, Papplewick, Annesley, Mansfield, Selston and all the surrounding villages stood up to the government of the day to demand a better life for themselves and their families. For several weeks the area was at the centre of national attention as politicians, poets, soldiers, framework knitters, newspaper proprietors and judges came face to face with each other in a confrontation that was to have consequences for ordinary people across the country. This is a true story of riots and recriminations, of rebellion, greed and revenge – performed in the most unique, historic location where many of the protagonists would have met all those years ago. The Hammer of Defiance performances are part of an extended programme of Being Human Festival Events 15 – 23 Nov. Home to many heroes and villains, the Nottinghamshire programme for the festival focuses on being human as expressed through subversion and rebellion. It features a range of events all exploring the mythical and real characters and events of rebellion synonymous with the region – Robin Hood, Mary Cavendish, Byron, the Luddites, the 1831 Nottingham revolt, D.H. Lawrence and Alan Sillitoe. Limited tickets available at just £7. galleriesofjustice.org.uk/being-human-festival/
Posted on: Sun, 16 Nov 2014 17:46:00 +0000