Saturday 17 February, 2018 - Saturday 17 February, 2018

North Country Theatre – “This Evil Thing”

Masham Town Hall, Little Market Place, Masham
19:30

“For God’s sake, ask yourselves – this protest of yours… is it really worth losing your lives over?”.
January 1916. Bertrand Russell is one of the greatest mathematicians of his time. Bert Brocklesby is a young schoolteacher and Methodist preacher. When military conscription is brought in, their worlds are turned upside down. “This Evil Thing” is the compelling and inspiring story of the men who said no to war. From a chapel in Yorkshire to the House of Commons, from a cell in Richmond Castle to a firing squad in France, the questions raised here are as relevant and urgent as they were 100 years ago.
Michael Mears, “the award-winning master of the one-man show” (The List) portrays conscientious objectors and a host of other characters with breath-taking physical and vocal dexterity. This highly original piece of storytelling uses verbatim testimonies, interacting with a multi-layered sound landscape and vivid visual imagery. The performance will be followed by a post-show talk with Michael Mears.
Tickets £10 from Mashamshire Community Office on 01765 680200 or email: info@visitmasham.com.