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Written by Maxine Peake Beryl celebrates the extraordinary sporting achievements of Morley cyclist Beryl Burton. It was 1954 when Beryl Charnock met keen cyclist Charlie Burton. In those days they cycled in clubs and once Beryl started she was smitten, not only with Charlie but by the thrill and freedom found on two wheels. Beryl was better than good, she was the best and she was determined to stay that way. Five times world champion, thirteen times national champion, twice road-racing world champion and twelve times national champion. Her accolades include time trials, former world record holder, former British record holder, numerous sports awards an MBE and an OBE. Beryl Burtonwas one of the most astonishing sports people ever to have lived - but with her down to earth, no-nonsense approach to life and to success, she remains a mystery.

Cast/Performers

Samantha Power, John Elkington, Dominic Gately, Rebecca Ryan

Creatives/Company

Author: Maxine Peake
Presented by: West Yorkshire Playhouse
Director(s): Rebecca Gatward, Kay Magson (casting)
Design: Naomi Dawson
Lighting: David Holmes
Sound: Mic Pool

Beryl

Beryl (Play) production archive for QTIX code T1421719021. Details of all Beryl archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1816505052

Archive Listings

24 Nov 15 to 28 Nov 15	Birmingham Repertory Theatre Birmingham, West Midlands Performance Details => Venue archive
19 Nov 15 to 21 Nov 15	Cast Doncaster, South Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive
16 Nov 15 to 18 Nov 15	Playhouse Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Performance Details => Venue archive
10 Nov 15 to 11 Nov 15	Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive
5 Nov 15 to 7 Nov 15	New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich, Suffolk Performance Details => Venue archive
28 Oct 15 to 31 Oct 15	Stephen Joseph Theatre Scarborough, North Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive
18 Oct 15	Conquest Theatre Bromyard, Herefordshire Performance Details => Venue archive
3 Oct 15	Broadbent Theatre Lincoln, Lincolnshire Performance Details => Venue archive
25 Sep 15	Victoria Hall Settle, North Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive
27 Jun 15 to 18 Jul 15	Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse) Leeds, West Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

Elizabeth Daniell: 15Nov15:
Great theatre. Amazing how recent it is that women simply didn't get any recognition. Let's keep on checking girls and women get encouraged in sport

Rick: 18Oct15:
Wonderful , lots of laughter but also poignant. Great performances by you all. Thanks for bringing out such a good piece of history.

Maggie : 01Oct15:
Just thoroughly enjoyed this performance tonight at the Century Theatre Coalville. Superb acting, lots of humour, and emotion packed into 2 hours .A real tribute to a remarkable lady , who was a true sporting heroine

Ruth foster: 19Jul15:
Utterly amazing . If beryl were alive today and saw you're awe inspiring tribute to her I'm sure she would be knitting you all a jumper to say thank you .

User Reviews

Elizabeth Daniell (15Nov15): Great theatre. Amazing how recent it is that women simply didn't get any recognition. Let's keep on checking girls and women get encouraged in sport

Rick (18Oct15): Wonderful , lots of laughter but also poignant. Great performances by you all. Thanks for bringing out such a good piece of history.

Maggie (01Oct15): Just thoroughly enjoyed this performance tonight at the Century Theatre Coalville. Superb acting, lots of humour, and emotion packed into 2 hours .A real tribute to a remarkable lady , who was a true sporting heroine

Ruth foster (19Jul15): Utterly amazing . If beryl were alive today and saw you're awe inspiring tribute to her I'm sure she would be knitting you all a jumper to say thank you .

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