Details

Trapped in a well shaft for 56 hours, a little girl waits to be found. Above ground, three journalists chase the story every step of the way, framing it for media consumption and spinning it wildly, erratically and erroneously away from the truth. Inspired by true events, this tale searches for answers and scatters accusations as the rescue mission struggles on. A Fool's Proof takes inspiration from the true story of Jessica McClure, who at 18 months old was trapped for 56 hours in a water well in Midland, Texas in 1987. In the midst of the media's current obsession with 'missing child' stories, Scratchworks uses sharp new writing, imaginative tomfoolery and earthy folk music to scrutinise the media's editorial power over public perception.

Cast/Performers

Laura Doble (Becky), Hannah Kamen (Francis), Alice Higginson (Liz), Sian Keen (Penny Wilkes)

Creatives/Company

Author: Scratchworks
Company: Scratchworks

A Fool's Proof

A Fool's Proof (Play) production archive for QTIX code T136146359. Details of all A Fool's Proof archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S464518222

Archive Listings

5 May 15 to 9 May 15	The Bike Shed Theatre Exeter, Devon Performance Details => Venue archive
25 Sep 14 to 27 Sep 14	Alma Tavern Theatre Bristol, City of Bristol Performance Details => Venue archive
6 Jun 14 to 7 Jun 14	Exeter Phoenix Exeter, Devon Performance Details => Venue archive
28 Jan 14 to 1 Feb 14	The Vaults Inner London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive

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