Archives - Inherit the Wind

by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E Lee

Directed by Siobhán Elam

Friday 11th – Saturday 19th June 2010 in the Auditorium

Based 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:

Monday 14^th at 7.30pm in the Clubroom — Director Siobhán Hill Elam divulges the joys of a packed Tennessee courthouse in summer.
Tuesday 15^th at 7.30pm in the Clubroom — Dr. Cindy Lawford discusses the Scopes trial, William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow.
Wednesday 16^th after the performance — Cast members stay on stage to answer audience questions.

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

Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E Lee - Poster

Part of the Barn’s 2009/2010 season

Presented by The Barn Theatre Club

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 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 June 2010 at 8pm
Saturday 12th June 2010 at 8pm
Monday 14th June 2010 at 8pm — Show Talk at 7.30pm: Director Siobhán Hill Elam divulges the joys of a packed Tennessee courthouse in summer.
Tuesday 15th June 2010 at 8pm — Show Talk at 7.30pm: Dr. Cindy Lawford discusses the Scopes trial, William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow.
Wednesday 16th June 2010 at 8pm — Show Talk after the performance: Cast members stay on stage to answer audience questions.
Thursday 17th June 2010 at 8pm
Friday 18th June 2010 at 8pm
Saturday 19th June 2010 at 8pm