By Melvyn Bragg & Howard Goodall Directed by Daniel Buckroyd
An epic love story. An extraordinary British musical.
At the turn of the twentieth century, John and Emily dream of building a life together in the beautiful Cumbrian countryside. But as the traditional rhythms of the English countryside are disrupted by industry and a great war engulfs a generation, their love is tested by hardship, ambition and impossible choices.
From acclaimed writer Melvyn Bragg and celebrated composer Howard Goodall comes a sweeping story of family, friendship, sacrifice and hope, brought to life through a breathtaking and intensely moving, folk-inspired score.
Blending the intimacy of great drama with the scale and emotion of an epic musical, The Hired Man has captivated audiences around the world since its premiere in 1984 and is still widely regarded as one of the great achievements of British musical theatre.
Whether you come for unforgettable storytelling, glorious music or a night of theatre that will stay with you long after the curtain falls, this major new production from the director whose acclaimed staging introduced The Hired Man to New York audiences is not to be missed.
Reviews for Daniel Buckroyd’s 2008 Production for New Perspectives Theatre Company:
