Hindle Wakes
by Stanley Houghton
Directed by Maureen Nickson
It’s holiday week in the Lancashire town of Hindle, just before the First World War. Fanny Hawthorn, a spirited, determined mill girl, has just returned from a weekend in Blackpool with her friend Mary Hollins.
At least that’s what she tells her parents. In fact, she’s been spending the weekend with Alan Jeffcote, a wealthy mill owner’s son who is engaged to someone else.
When Fanny’s parents discover the truth, they set out to ensure that Alan will do the decent thing and marry her – only to discover that Fanny has her own ideas on the matter…
One of the first plays to have a working-class female protagonist, Hindle Wakes was hugely controversial at the time of its writing.
- Doors Open: 6.45pm
- Show Times: 7.30pm
- Running Time: to be confirmed
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Additional Information:
Trinity Square Car Park (directly opposite the theatre) offers free parking for holders of a Theatre Parking Pass.
The pass costs £2 and is available from the Box Office upon presentation of a valid ticket for the current season or online when booking your tickets. Once purchased, it allows you to park for any evening performance throughout the season at no additional cost.
Please note that Trinity Square is a public council-operated car park and can be particularly busy on some evenings due to other nearby events and venues. Whilst the pass permits free parking, it does not guarantee the availability of a parking space. We therefore recommend arriving early where possible. -
Further Information:
Please note that late-comers may not be admitted into the auditorium after the performance has commenced until there is a suitable break in the show and this will always be at the discretion of the House Manager.