When David Came to Preston
Written and Directed by Richard Catmore
[Some of this is true…]
‘He’s naked Mr Hibbert, He’s 17 feet of naked man. Is Preston quite ready for him..?’
It’s October 1893 and Preston’s architectural jewel, The Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Preston Free Library, is about to be opened in a grand ceremony attended by Royalty and civic dignitaries.
But not without controversy, for one of the museum’s first acquisitions is a full sized replica statue of Michelangelo’s ’David’.
Based on at least some research and lots of invention, ‘When David Came to Preston’ is a partially true, fast paced, sharply comedic account of how it got there, where it went, and why it mattered to the national press of the day.
It’s also a warm hearted story about a girl who can draw and a man who wants to help…
Cast
(in order of appearance)
Alice  Ciava Walker |
Albert  Al-Yasa Khan |
John Grimshaw  Chris Kershaw |
Dr Nathan Carter  Adam Smith |
Rev Arthur McCrum  Dennis Yardley |
James Hibbert  Andy Bottomley |
Mrs Forshaw  Carol Caine |
George Hodge  Chris Turner |
Elizabeth Grimshaw  Debbie Taylor |
Jane McCrum  Marion Yardley |
Edith Carter  Rachael Fraser-Bourne |
Nelly  Lisa Grey |
Maud  Mel Murphy |
Elsie  Pat Baker |
Directed by Richard Catmore |
- Doors Open: 6.45pm
- Show Times: Curtain Up will be at 7.30pm prompt
- 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. -
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.