The Bricks of Burston - Metfield

You can see ‘The Bricks of Burston’ at:

Metfield Village Hall on Saturday 11th October 2014 at 7.30pm

A real-life History Lesson of how Norfolk children, a hundred years ago, won a war on injustice.

A powerful and touching piece of local history by an outstanding young theatre company makes an evening to remember at Metfield Village Hall on Saturday 11th October at 7.30pm, with support from the arts and community development charity Creative Arts East.

1914 is rightly remembered for the outbreak of WW1, but an often unknown fact is that it was also the beginning of the longest industrial strike action in English history. Even more remarkable is that this nationally important event happened in a remote village in rural Norfolk, led by children in support of their sacked teachers.

‘The Bricks of Burston’ centres on the young couple at the heart of the strike. Tom and Annie Higdon were inspired educators, who fought to change the poverty and injustice they witnessed and give the children in their care a better chance. They were persecuted as radicals but inspired loyalty and trust from those they battled to help. ‘Stuff of Dreams Theatre Company’ captures their story in a brand new piece of compelling and beautifully crafted theatre.

You can see ‘The Bricks of Burston’ at Metfield Village Hall on Saturday 11th October at 7.30pm The show is suitable for ages 14+.

This event is organised in partnership with Creative Arts East with funding by The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, and Mid Suffolk District Council.

For further information on this and other Creative Arts East events please go to: http://www.creativeartseast.co.uk/live/whatson.asp or contact Karen Kidman on 01953 713390 or [email protected]

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