‘Life is not Beautiful
until it is Beautiful for Everyone’
until it is Beautiful for Everyone’
the pieces last between ten and fifteen minutes each they can be presented as stand-alone or as pick n’mix
‘The lone human being is not and cannot be free’
Featuring
Louise Michel and the Paris Commune. Still inspiring the battle for a fairer world.
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The Daintons and Wakefield’s Toxic Tip. Lies, evasions, injunctions and fighting the Local Authority for twenty five years!
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Jayaben Desai and the Grunwick Dispute. An inspirational struggle betrayed, but strong women are unbowed!
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Dave Nixon and Insulate Britain. The planet burns, the courts and state silence the fire-fighters.
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Emily Carrigan Rainbow Junktion, & Calais. The joy of community action, fulfilment through solidarity
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Different people, different times - the same struggle
The Red Shed Players will be performing their new show throughout 2023, if you are interested in discussing it or hosting it please use the contact form on the website
"brilliant cameos of vital political struggles over the years with great performances and music from the small but very lively and talented cast."
"Liked the format of having 5 short stories of 5 different struggles. Very well written and the acting was great. Well done Red Shed Players. We’ll have to get you back in Sheffield."
"another great night. The Five Stories needs to be in every club/pub and public place in England" Michael Hurley (after Calder Vale)
Louise Michel
Paul Dainton
Dave Nixon
Jayaben Desai
Emily Carrigan
