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)

  • Tom Lodge
    Danielle Philips
    Will Taylor

  • 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

  • Developed with The Civic and The Lowry

  • Julian Gratton, David Hustler, Paul Firth, Val Walsh

Photo Credits : Joseph Priestley

Photo Credits : Joseph Priestley

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The 56 presented by LUNG Theatre. Photograph by Joe Priestley....jpg

AWARDS

  • *Best Newcomer Award*

    Directors Guild

  • *Most Promising Actress*

    Spotlight

  • *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.

DONATE HERE 

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
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