LUNG presents
The 56
★★★★
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The 56
‘Nobody dies in football matches’
At 3.40pm on 11th May 1985, a small fire broke out in the main stand at Valley Parade football ground during the last game of the season. Within four minutes, the wooden structure was ablaze.
Adapted solely from over sixty real-life testimonies, this pertinent piece of documentary theatre pays homage to the supporters who lost their lives in one of the darkest days in British footballing history.
The 56 examines solidarity, strength and community in the face of overwhelming tragedy.
Shortlisted for ‘Best Drama’ in the BBC Radio Drama Awards 2017
North East Theatre Guide’s Runner up for
‘Best Drama of 2016’
Directors Guild Award for Best Newcomer
Spotlight Award for Most Promising Actress
Judges Award for Best Ensemble (NSDF)
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Tom Lodge
Danielle Philips
Will Taylor
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Lighting Designer
James Bailey
Stage Manager
Dominic Corfield
Set Designer
Edward Cramphorn
Composition and Sound Design
Sam Pope & O>L>A
Deputy Stage Manager
Lauren Rose
Producer
Elin Schofield
Assistant Producer
Yasmin Williams
Writers
Gemma Wilson & Matt Woodhead
Set Builder
John Woodhead
Director
Matt Woodhead
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Developed with The Civic and The Lowry
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Julian Gratton, David Hustler, Paul Firth, Val Walsh
Photography by Joseph Priestley’
AWARDS
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* Best Newcomer Award *
Directors Guild
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* Award for Most Promising Actress *
Spotlight
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* Judges Award for Best Ensemble *
National Student Drama Festival
LUNG & PSBRU
LUNG are proud to support Bradford Plastic Surgery and Burns Research Unit (PSBRU)
The PSBRU was founded by Professor David Sharpe following the fire disaster at the Bradford City football club in 1985.
We can never forget the 56 people we lost on the day and 258 others who were injured. But the least we can do is to continue our efforts towards improving the delivery of healthcare to any patient with similar or related injuries.
Today, the PSBRU is led by Professor Ajay L Mahajan, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, who along with his collaborators and research fellows carries out research activities at the University of Bradford. Burn injuries and accidents result in patients being literally scarred for life. Research activities at the PSBRU helps looks at various ways in which wound healing and scarring following wound healing can be improved to deliver the best possible outcome for our patients. It is this research that provides the evidence for practising evidence-based medicine. Research lays down a strong foundation for our young doctors who set out to pursue a career in Plastic Surgery and encourages them to embark on innovative projects.
The PSBRU has had 27 research fellows over the years, most of whom are established consultants in the various parts of the UK.
The benefits of the Unit's work thus spread well beyond Bradford. The advances it makes in medical knowledge and clinical technique are available for use by clinicians everywhere, and nearly all of the Unit's Research Fellows have gone on to practise as consultant surgeons, improving lives both in the UK and around the world.
The infrastructure for the work of the PSBRU is provided by the University of Bradford, where it is attached to the Centre for Skin Sciences. This provision covers laboratory accommodation, academic supervision, administration and professional support. The activity of the PSBRU depends directly on donations from the public, who have supported the Unit so generously over the years. The PSBRU is operated as a separate cost centre within the University, which means that every donation yields an immediate gain to the resources of the Unit.
PLAY VIDEO ⬇
LISTEN TO LUNG TALK ABOUT THE 56 & THE TRAGEDY OF THE BRADFORD CITY FIRE ON BBC RADIO 5 LIVE.
Read Ian Herbert’s article on seeing ‘The 56’ at The Alhambra Theatre in Bradford on the 30th anniversary of the fire. Read The Full article at The Independent
LUNG and Bradford Burns Unit’ that says ‘The PSBRU was founded by Professor David Sharpe following the fire disaster at the Bradford City football club in 1985 We can never forget the 56 people we lost on the day and 258 others who were injured. But the least we can do is to continue our efforts towards improving the delivery of healthcare to any patient with similar or related injuries.