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Robert
Tressell 100th Anniversary
Commemorative Drama Events
To commemorative the 100th anniversary of the death of Robert Tressell, the author of the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, there is a tour around Liverpool of two dramas, One Of The Damned and 21st Century Philanthropists, plus talks by people who have been influenced by the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists.
One Of The Damned by Tom McLennan - drama focussing on Tressell's last years, in collaboration with Vauxy Theatre.
21st Century Philanthropists by Dingle Community Theatre, supported by the Co-op Community Fund. 100 years on from Robert Tressell's great socialist novel, Dingle Community Theatre present a play inspired by the book, dealing with working conditions, war and a couple of awol Liver Birds on the loose.
To book or to get more details, phone 07716 848 894 or email info@dinglecommunitytheatre.co.uk
| DATE | VENUE | EVENT |
| Thurs 27th Jan at 7.30pm | The Millenium Centre Silvester St, Liverpool, L5 8SE www.vnc.org.uk |
One Of The Damned and 21st Century Philanthropists |
| Tues 1st Feb at 7.30pm | The Casa, Hope St. 709 2148/1704 |
One Of The Damned and 21st Century Philanthropists |
| Thurs 3rd Feb at 12.30 | The Community Hall, Rice Lane City Farm, Rawcliffe Road, Liverpool L9 | Memorial ceremony at Tressell's Graveside on the 100th anniversary of his death in 1911 |
| Thurs 3rd Feb at 7.30pm | The Banqueting Suite, Liverpool Town Hall | One Of The Damned and Chris Bough, PCS Dep Gen Sec speaking on Tressell, followed by discussion chaired by Roger Phillips, invite only |
| Sat 5th Feb at 10.30am | Walton Library, Evered Avenue | Cllr Steve Rotheram and Cllr Paul Clein talk about how the book influenced them, plus scenes from the book dramatised by actors from Dingle Community Theatre |
| Mon 7th Feb at 7.30pm | The Casa, Hope St. 709 2148/1704 |
21st Century Philanthropists |
| Fri 11th Feb at 10am | Dovecot Library, Back Dovecot Place, L14 | Ricky Tomlinson talks about how the book influenced him plus scenes plus scenes from the book dramatised by actors from Dingle Community Theatre |
| Tues 15th Feb at 7pm | Toxteth Library, Windsor St, L8 | Ruby Dixon and David Evans talk about how the book influenced him plus scenes plus scenes from the book dramatised by actors from Dingle Community Theatre |