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‘the tension between reporter Kieran Knowles’ righteous anger and the heartbreaking harmonies from Teesside folk duo Megson (Debs and Stu Hanna) grabs the audience like a six-inch headline.’

East Anglia Byline

The Herald is a collaboration with Megson an award winning Folk Band from Teeside and double bass player John Parker.

The play follows the story of an unnamed journalist who returns to his home town to work for his local paper.

Its a look at the courage it takes to investigate truths, the danger of reporting realities and the pressure we put upon stories.

The production enjoyed a small UK Tour in spring 2023 with support of Arts Council England.

Location
UK Tour

Dates
30 MAR – LONDON – Kings Place
01 APR – CAMBRIDGE – The Junction
13 APR – HULL – Truck Theatre
14 APR – BURY – The Met
15 APR – STOCKTON-ON-TEES – The Arc
29 APR – BEDFORD – The Place Theatre

Creative Team

Director
Jess Millward

Lighting Designer
Donovan Lever

Cast

Megson

Stu Hanna, Debs Hanna, John Parker

Journalist

Kieran Knowles