NOW
a journey into the present

1956. The world is in a turmoil. Russia invades Hungary, the British and the French are defeated at Suez. In a quiet haven Mr Lockwood rescues damaged children, until one day - enter Lynch - the peace is shattered.

The "now" project - theatre in the community - workshops at Yarm, Egglescliffe School, Hartlepool, BarnardoÕs Charity Youth Group, Wallsend, North Tyneside College, Co. Durham, Teesdale Youth Theatre, Gateshead, St. Edmund Campion School, Gateshead, Gateshead College, Sunderland, University of Sunderland, Peterlee, East Durham and Houghall Community College, Wallsend, Churchill Community College, Hexham, Queen Elizabeth High School, Bishop Auckland, Jackass and Jack Drum Theatre.

"it is not a comforting or indeed a comfortable play, but it is well worth wrestling with"
(Peter Lewis on "Now")

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