FROM THE BARN ARCHIVES

Inherit the Wind

By Jerome Lawrence and Robert E Lee
Directed by Siobhán Hill Elam
Assistant Director Christopher Wallace
11th – 19th June 2010

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

Show Talks

Free-of-charge pre- and post-show talks:

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

CAST & CREATIVE TEAM

Directed by
Siobhán Hill Elam
Assistant Director
Christopher Wallace

CAST

Melinda Loomis
Howard Blair
Rachel Brown
Bert Cates
Goodfellow
Rev Jeremiah Brown
George Sillars
Phil Bannister
Jesse Dunlap
The Hawker
Mrs McLain
Mrs Loomis
EK Hornbeck
Matthew Harrison Brady
Mrs Sarah Brady
Tom Davenport
Radio Man / Reporter
Reuters Reporter
Photographer
Henry Drummond
Judge Merle
Court Recorder

CREATIVE TEAM

Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Lighting
Prompter

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