Details

Alan Sillitoe's ground-breaking film of 1950's Britain, as seen through the eyes of the unforgettable Arthur Seaton was immortalised on screen by Albert Finney. Between cups of tea, too many pints and a long list of lady friends, Arthur spends his days in a factory and his nights trying to forget it all. A hard-drinking, hard-fighting young rebel of a man, he knows what he wants and he s sharp enough to get it - he's never had it so good. One evening he meets Brenda and Arthur s life begins to look less simple...

Cast/Performers

Patrick Knowles (Arthur), Hester Arden (Winnie / Ada / Sweeper Girl 1 / Ratface), Gina Isaac (Brenda / Tealady / Landlady), Ian Kirkby (Jack / Waiter), Tim Treslove (Loudmouth / Grieving Man / Swaddie), Elizabeth Twells (Doreen / Em'ler / Sweeper Girl 2 / Courting Woman)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Alan Sillitoe
Producer: Mercury Theatre
Adapted by: Amanda Whittington
Director(s): Tony Casement, Philip d'Orleans
Design: Sara Perks
Lighting: Aideen Malone
Sound: Adam P McCready
Other: Charmain Hoare (dialect coach)