Details

"Nobody dies at football matches in fires. It doesn't happen" At 3.40pm on May 11th 1985, a small fire broke out in the main stand at Valley Parade football ground during the final match of the season. Within four minutes the wooden structure was ablaze. Fifty-four Bradford City supporters and two Lincoln City supporters lost their lives. This unique theatrical experience provides a truthful retelling of stories of those involved in the Bradford City Fire. Adapted solely from real-life testimonies and interviews with witnesses, this piece of documentary theatre reveals solidarity, strength and community in the face of overwhelming tragedy

Cast/Performers

Tom Lodge, Danielle Phillips, Will Taylor

Creatives/Company

Author(s): Matt Woodhead, Gemma Wilson
Company: Lung (formerly FYSA Theatre)
Director: Matt Woodhead

The 56

The 56 (Play) production archive for QTIX code T01447763551. Details of all The 56 archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1312305894

Archive Listings

6 Sep 16 to 7 Sep 16	Live Theatre Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Performance Details => Venue archive
5 May 16 to 7 May 16	Alhambra Theatre Bradford, West Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive

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