Brassed Off on in Stratford

SALE Theatre Company's production of Brassed Off will continue this weekend a after a successful opening weekend in Stratford.

Brassed off, written by Paul Allen, has been adapted from the screenplay by Mark Herman and tells the story of the people of the coal mining town of Grimsley in Yorkshire, England.

With an ongoing strike and the imminent closure of the mine, Grimsley Brass Band, led by the indomitable Danny Ormondroyd, strive to keep spirits up and the band still playing-even under these most dire of events.

This play is full of wonderful characters and is both moving and uplifting.

This popular story is under the capable direction of Darren McCubbin.

The cast of 12 is made up of new and seasoned performers. Jill McCubbin, Michelle Linahan, Donna Taylor, Allison Norfolk, Liz Doyle (Sale City Band), Matt Bullers, Gary Kruithof, Stephen Millikan and Meryl Edwards, with Jack Slayford as Danny and Kevin Christensen as Phil.

The enthralling music for this play is provided by Hugh Davies and Sale City Band members who are also involved in the action of the play.

Brassed Off will be performed at the Stratford Courthouse Theatre. Opening night will be tonight at 8pm. Performances will be held this Friday, October 29 from 8pm and this Saturday, October 30 from 2pm and 8pm.