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by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E LeeDirected by Siobhán Hill ElamFriday 11th – Saturday 19th June 2010 in the AuditoriumBased on a real-life 1920s US court case about the teaching of evolution, this was made into a successful film. This is the play that has as its genesis the events of the famous Scopes trials. One of the most outstanding dramas of our time. Tickets: £9.75 Watch our video trailer.
Free-of-charge pre- and post-show talks:
The portrait it draws of an explosive episode in American culture, remains as fresh as it ever was. It retains the folk flavour and spiritual awareness. Bursting with vitality... literature of the stage! New York Times | 
Part of the Barn’s 2009/2010 season Presented by The Barn Theatre Club |
Event details from The Barn Theatre Archive | |
Cast
| Melinda Loomis | - | Emily Lawford |
| Howard Blair | - | Joe Garratt |
| Rachel Brown | - | Adrienne Perry |
| Meeker | - | Andrew Gordon |
| Bert Cates | - | Philip Lawford |
| Goodfellow | - | Jack Sklar |
| Mrs Krebs | - | Stephanie Dunn |
| Rev Jeremiah Brown | - | Dick Breeze |
| George Sillars | - | Dave Davis |
| Phil Bannister | - | Rob Wallace |
| Jesse Dunlap | - | Robert Flint |
| The Hawker | - | Matthew Wheeler |
| Mrs McLain | - | Lena Rosavitch |
| Mrs Blair | - | Maureen Davies |
| Mrs Loomis | - | Sarah Gennoe |
| Elijah | - | Shawn Aldin-Burnett |
| EK Hornbeck | - | Clive Weatherley |
| Matthew Harrison Brady | - | Bob Thomson |
| Mrs Sarah Brady | - | Cindy Lawford |
| Mayor | - | Matthew Smith |
| Tom Davenport | - | David Rapp |
| Radio Man / Reporter | - | Chris Bruce |
| Reuters Reporter | - | Peter Moore |
| Photographer | - | Martin Appleby |
| Henry Drummond | - | Norman Reynolds |
| Judge Merle | - | Eric Chorley |
| Court Recorder | - | Susan Read |
| Townsfolk / Spectators | - | Beth Davidson |
| Ray Gibbins | ||
| Sheila Grimmant | ||
| Derek Harris | ||
| Carolyne Mitchell | ||
| Peter Neville | ||
| Lynette Reeves | ||
| Kathryn Taylor | ||
| Sophie Washington | ||
| Emily Wintle |
Creative team
| Director | - | Siobhán Hill Elam |
| Assistant Director | - | Christopher Wallace |
| Stage Manager | - | Trevor Watkins |
| Assistant Stage Manager | - | Kirsty Russell |
| Lighting | - | Nick Mogg |
| Sound | - | Matt Cooper |
| Prompt | - | Joan Goodwin |
| Wardrobe | - | Lesley Bilton |
| Janet While | ||
| Cheryl Luxford | ||
| Designer | - | Lisa Cowan |
| Props | - | Christine Mackinven |
| Lisa Cowan | ||
| Production Secretary | - | Joan Wilson |
| Sophie Bowman |
Performances
Friday 11th – Saturday 19th June 2010
| Friday 11th June | 8.00pm | |
| Saturday 12th June | 8.00pm | |
| Monday 14th June | 8.00pm | Show Talk at 7.30pm: Director Siobhán Hill Elam divulges the joys of a packed Tennessee courthouse in summer. |
| Tuesday 15th June | 8.00pm | Show Talk at 7.30pm: Dr. Cindy Lawford discusses the Scopes trial, William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow. |
| Wednesday 16th June | 8.00pm | Show Talk after the performance: Cast members stay on stage to answer audience questions. |
| Thursday 17th June | 8.00pm | |
| Friday 18th June | 8.00pm | |
| Saturday 19th June | 8.00pm |
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