The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance
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The heart rending true story of a severely disfigured man, who is rescued from a freak-show with the intention of giving him the chance of living his life with dignity.
Based on a true story, The Elephant Man tells the tale of John Merrick, a 19th-century Londoner who became a star of the travelling freak-show circuit.
When the renowned Dr Treves comes across Merrick during one of his performances, he takes him into his care at the London Hospital. Here, the legend of the Elephant Man begins to grow, and a beautiful actress named Mrs. Kendal arrives, determined to meet the man behind it.
Treves and Kendal enter into a complex friendship with Merrick; torn between a desire to help him experience life, and the cruelties they must inflict in order to protect him.
This amateur production of “The Elephant Man” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Based on a true story, The Elephant Man tells the tale of John Merrick, a 19th-century Londoner who became a star of the travelling freak-show circuit.
When the renowned Dr Treves comes across Merrick during one of his performances, he takes him into his care at the London Hospital. Here, the legend of the Elephant Man begins to grow, and a beautiful actress named Mrs. Kendal arrives, determined to meet the man behind it.
Treves and Kendal enter into a complex friendship with Merrick; torn between a desire to help him experience life, and the cruelties they must inflict in order to protect him.
This amateur production of “The Elephant Man” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
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Oldbury Rep, Barlow Theatre Walk, Spring Walk,Oldbury, Sandwell, United Kingdom, West Bromwich
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