“The real cause of poverty is money.”
Struggling against grinding poverty, a group of Edwardian workmen survive from day to day while their bosses live on the proceeds of their labour. Will they come to see where their true interests lie, or are the social roles that govern their lives too strong to break?
Published posthumously in 1914, the largely autobiographical novel has never been out of print and has inspired generations of left wing activists and campaigners. Tom Mclennan’s adaptation celebrated the novel’s centenary, and with references to cross-channel immigration, tariff wars, and Conservative/Liberal coalitions shows the story is as relevant today as ever.
This production is presented by kind arrangement of the author Tom Mclennan.
5-7 and 11-14 March at 7.30pm
2.30pm matinee on Saturday 14 March
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