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Ben Brailsford: My Fortnum and Mason Hell archive

A true story of peaceful protest, political policing and bassoonists. On 26 March 2011 classical bassoonist Ben Brailsford participated in a peaceful anti-cuts protest at the upmarket London grocer Fortnum & Mason. He was arrested and held in a police cell for 24 hours, fed on baked beans and boiled potatoes and given a three-day-old copy of The Sun to read. Finally, he was charged with Aggravated Trespass and set free on bail. This is his story. And the crazy but true story of over 100 fellow peaceful protesters arrested that day. With bassoon accompaniment, this London performance is timed to coincide with the first trial of the Fortnum protesters, which opens on 9 November.

Creatives/Company

Director(s): Toby Mitchell, Jesse Briton

Ben Brailsford: My Fortnum and Mason Hell

Ben Brailsford: My Fortnum and Mason Hell (Play) production archive for QTIX code T1002028513. Details of all Ben Brailsford: My Fortnum and Mason Hell archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1710899552

Archive Listings

11 Nov 11

Jacksons Lane
Outer London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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