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Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster archive

A moving response to the death of young gap-year student Sophie Lancaster. On August 21, 2007 Sophie Lancaster was beaten unconscious in Stubbeylee Park, Bacup and later died from her injuries. She died cradling her boyfriend Rob's head in order to protect him from injury. Sophie was 20 years old, had just passed her A-Levels and was working out what to do with her life. She was killed because she dressed differently. Running time: 50mins

Cast/Performers

Rachel Austin (Sophie), Julie Hesmondhalgh (Sylvia)

Creatives/Company

Other(s): Sylvia Lancaster (words), Simon Armitage (poetry)
Producer: Royal Exchange
Director(s): Sarah Frankcom, Susan Roberts
Design: Amanda Stoodley

Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster

Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster (Play) production archive for QTIX code T858901296. Details of all Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S01763881909

Archive Listings

24 Mar 14 to 28 Mar 14	Southbank Centre West End, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive
26 Feb 14 to 8 Mar 14	Royal Exchange Manchester, Greater Manchester Performance Details => Venue archive
19 Sep 12 to 29 Sep 12	Royal Exchange Manchester, Greater Manchester Performance Details => Venue archive

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