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Dare Devil Rides to Jarama archiveSPAIN 1936: When Fascism clutched at the throat of the Spanish people threatening a foul tyranny and the menace of war in Europe, Clem felt at once that his place was in freedom's rank and joined many other volunteers that formed the International Brigades. Not for nothing did he earn the name, "Dare Devil". He was loved by the masses for his great daring, courage and skill on the Speedway track. He was a man of the people, and the same fight he used against money-sharks and corruption in his sport, he used to defend democracy against Franco's rising fascist army. In Spain Clem developed an unlikely friendship with literary critic, writer and poet Christopher Caudwell; but a common cause had brought them together and they died at their machine gun post covering their battalion's retreat at the Battle of Jarama in February 1937.

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Author: Neil Gore

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Archive listings for Dare Devil Rides to Jarama (2017)

Work type: Play.

The Story of Clem Beckett, Sportsman and Fight - T516019328

Producer Townsend Productions (in association with IBMT / Harrogate Theatre / The Place Bedford / Unite the Union). Director Louise Townsend. Musical Director Neil Gore. Musical Director John Kirkpatrick. Design Amy Yardley. DramaturgStephen Lowe. Performer Christopher Caudwell. Performer Neil Gore. Performer Harry Pollitt. Performer Clem Beckett. Performer David Heywood.
2 May 17 to 5 May 17Tara Theatre, Outer London :: V292
listing details L01049990158
12 Mar 17mac birmingham - Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham :: V146
listing details L639893658
22 Feb 17The Maltings, Berwick-on-Tweed :: V986
listing details L50986074
17 Feb 17Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford :: V32
listing details L0244974313
16 Feb 17OFS Studio (previously known as Old Fire Station Theatre), Oxford :: V800
listing details L0587242933
15 Feb 17New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich :: V81
listing details L01699716324
11 Feb 17Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis :: V1001
listing details L458077619

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