NOTHING CHANGES
2014 sees the anniversary of the publication of Robert Tressell’s now classic radical book “The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists”. The story of a group of painters, and other trades and their families trying to survive raises issues about the working classes and the disenfranchised. It offers debate around work, trades, surviving in an unfair system and the need for true Socialism.
John Bassett's play "Nothing Changes" brings the book into the 21st century - “austerity times” - where the need for a living wage, immigration, press influence and the lack of understanding from those in power towards those with no power are major issues.
The play features songs by artists such as The The, The Housemartins and Stiff Little Fingers, focusing on the inequalities which still exist in society 100 years after Tressell's book was published - "Nothing Changes!"
2014 sees the anniversary of the publication of Robert Tressell’s now classic radical book “The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists”. The story of a group of painters, and other trades and their families trying to survive raises issues about the working classes and the disenfranchised. It offers debate around work, trades, surviving in an unfair system and the need for true Socialism.
John Bassett's play "Nothing Changes" brings the book into the 21st century - “austerity times” - where the need for a living wage, immigration, press influence and the lack of understanding from those in power towards those with no power are major issues.
The play features songs by artists such as The The, The Housemartins and Stiff Little Fingers, focusing on the inequalities which still exist in society 100 years after Tressell's book was published - "Nothing Changes!"
PERFORMANCE DATES
- ELECTION TOUR
Monday April 27th 7.30 p.m.
Tuesday 28th April 7.30 p.m.
Bristol Bierkeller, All Saints Street, Bristol, BS1 2NA
Tickets £ 10.00, £ 7.00 (suitable for children over 10)
Tickets: 0117 930 4264
www.bierkellertheatre.com
Wednesday April 29th 7.30 p.m.
Blackfriars Priory, Ladybellegate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2HN
Tickets £ 10.00, £ 7.00 (suitable for children over 10)
Tickets: 01452 503050
http://venues.gloucester.gov.uk/Freetime/Guildhall/listings/theatre
Friday May 1st 7.30 p.m.
Worcester Arts Workshop, 21 Sansome Street, Worcester, WR1 1UH
Tickets £ 10.00, £ 7.00 (suitable for children over 10)
Available from Cafe Bliss or click here
Saturday 2nd May 7.00 p.m.
Sandwell TUC
Church Hill Social Club, St Mary's Road, Wednesbury, WS10 9DL
Tickets FREE
- ELECTION TOUR
Monday April 27th 7.30 p.m.
Tuesday 28th April 7.30 p.m.
Bristol Bierkeller, All Saints Street, Bristol, BS1 2NA
Tickets £ 10.00, £ 7.00 (suitable for children over 10)
Tickets: 0117 930 4264
www.bierkellertheatre.com
Wednesday April 29th 7.30 p.m.
Blackfriars Priory, Ladybellegate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2HN
Tickets £ 10.00, £ 7.00 (suitable for children over 10)
Tickets: 01452 503050
http://venues.gloucester.gov.uk/Freetime/Guildhall/listings/theatre
Friday May 1st 7.30 p.m.
Worcester Arts Workshop, 21 Sansome Street, Worcester, WR1 1UH
Tickets £ 10.00, £ 7.00 (suitable for children over 10)
Available from Cafe Bliss or click here
Saturday 2nd May 7.00 p.m.
Sandwell TUC
Church Hill Social Club, St Mary's Road, Wednesbury, WS10 9DL
Tickets FREE
What audiences said about Nothing Changes -
Stroud Theatre Festival
"A vital piece of theatre that needs to be seen by everyone"
"A timely update boldly done... poignant and relevant"
"Brilliant adaptation - funny and good at getting such a valid message across"
"Excellent... Needs to be shared widely"
"Thoroughly enjoyable - an acerbic and sometimes desperately sad commentary on the state of our nation"
"Hard-hitting and thought-provoking!"
Bristol Bierkeller
"Thanks for a wonderful piece of theatre!"
Gloucester Blackfriars Priory
"Great performances, good use of the songs, sad reflection on our country."
Worcester Arts Workshop
"Excellent show."
Sandwell TUC
"Great night out. You lot kick the telly into touch!"
"Bloody fantastic!"
"Best night out I've had in ages!"
"Brilliant performances. I hate that Sawkins character!"
"That was bostin' !"
Stroud Theatre Festival
"A vital piece of theatre that needs to be seen by everyone"
"A timely update boldly done... poignant and relevant"
"Brilliant adaptation - funny and good at getting such a valid message across"
"Excellent... Needs to be shared widely"
"Thoroughly enjoyable - an acerbic and sometimes desperately sad commentary on the state of our nation"
"Hard-hitting and thought-provoking!"
Bristol Bierkeller
"Thanks for a wonderful piece of theatre!"
Gloucester Blackfriars Priory
"Great performances, good use of the songs, sad reflection on our country."
Worcester Arts Workshop
"Excellent show."
Sandwell TUC
"Great night out. You lot kick the telly into touch!"
"Bloody fantastic!"
"Best night out I've had in ages!"
"Brilliant performances. I hate that Sawkins character!"
"That was bostin' !"
ON TOUR FROM APRIL 2015
- If you are a venue or an organisation looking to book this performance please click below for an information pack
- If you are a venue or an organisation looking to book this performance please click below for an information pack
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Supported By
THE TRADES UNION CONGRESS
IN THE MIDLANDS REGION