A gripping new play telling the true story of the Post Office scandal comes to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre on 6 and 7 February.
Glitch: The True Story of the Post Office Scandal is based on the experiences of Pam Stubbs, who served as sub-postmistress of Barkham Post Office for 20 years. When unexplained discrepancies began appearing in her accounts, Pam found herself at the centre of the biggest miscarriage of justice in English legal history.
The play was created with sub-postmistresses and masters affected by the scandal, as well as key members of the legal process, and was commissioned by the University of Reading.
Written by Zannah Kearns, Glitch is directed by Gareth Taylor and Gemma Colclough, with dramaturgy by Beth Flintoff. The designer is Caitlin Abbott, lighting design is by Oliver Welsh, and music and sound are by Benjamin Hudson. The original concept is by Elizabeth Conaghan.
Produced by RABBLE Theatre, the company is known for telling local stories of national significance. Toby Davies, Co-Artistic Director and Co-Founder of RABBLE, said: “As a theatre company, we have the opportunity to speak for those who have been oppressed. Pam refused to be intimidated, and her story is one of immense courage, determination and inspiration that we are privileged to amplify.”
Glitch can be seen at the Stephen Joseph Theatre at 7.45pm on Friday 6 February, and at 2.45pm and 7.45pm on Saturday 7 February. Tickets are available from the box office on 01723 370541 and online at www.sjt.uk.com.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
