A Whisper of Smoke

THE NEWS IS NOTHING NEW

Monday 22nd August 2011
Old Red Lion
7.30pm and 9pm (two performances)
£10 (£8 conc.)


For one night only Out of Order is putting its own spin on a thousand years of news.

Who was the real Robin Hood? What did Nelson actually say in his last
moments? How did a child's death become a phrase for nothing worthwhile?

Scandal, spin and skulduggery rock the world of the popular press…but this is nothing new. Out of Order Theatre present an evening of history re-jigged, reloaded and retold as we examine how, through the ages, the news has never let the truth get in the way of a good story.

Six writers, three directors and eight amazing actors - come and join the
fun.

Written by Matthew Bates, Emma Blundell, Francesca Paterson, Rosamund Williams, Samantha Wright

Directed by Emma Blundell, Kamaal Hussain and Ed Simpson

Cast: Kristin Atherton, Vern Griffiths, Emma Keele, Perry Lambert, Christopher Mark, Sophie Pelham, Martin Ritchie, Jolyon Westhorpe