PRESS CALL

ACTORS SWAP THE FOOTLIGHTS FOR THE FLOODLIGHTS

On Monday 22 August 12.30pm to 1.30pm, join us at Belle Vue Stadium in Wakefield for an unusual training session led by former England and current Wildcats coach, John Kear, along with the full first team. Written by Bradford-based Mick Martin, BROKEN TIME is a new theatre production that charts the tumultuous events that led up to the historic split between the amateur and professional codes of rugby, or Rugby League and Union as we now know it. The play is set to premiere at Theatre Royal Wakefield, and the coach at Wakefield Trinity Wildcats has offered an unusual opportunity to show their support for his project. Instead of a cosy rehearsal room, the 8 strong cast of Broken Time will be tackling the full power of the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats first team under the professional guidance of John Kear. John Kear said: This is a great project about our Rugby League Heritage and the Wildcats are delighted to support it. Im looking forward to unearthing some new skills in these talented actors. Never to be outshone on or off the stage, the cast will be armed with brass instruments (they are all experienced musicians) and will be playing live music from the show on the pitch to entertain the team. Greg Boardman, Producer for Three Stones Media, said: Working with historian Tony Collins has allowed us to draw on some amazing historical detail but we need to make sure our actors really know how tough the game can be. We want to create a piece of theatre that is as authentic as it is entertaining. ENDS For further information please contact Jude Wright, Producer Three Stones Media 07968 165 744 brokentime@live.co.uk www.broken-time.co.uk Please note: If you would like to interview the writer, Mick Martin, the director, Conrad Nelson, or the cast or producers from Three Stones Media, they will all be available during the day. Please get in touch to arrange interview times. There will be other press calls throughout the Production so please do look out for these. Dates for your diaries will be:

For interviews and further information, please contact: JUDE WRIGHT, Producer on 07968 165 744 / brokentime@live.co.uk

Monday 22 August, 12.30pm Belle Vue Stadium, Doncaster Road, Wakefield. Wakefield Wildcats Training Session Monday 29 August, 12.30pm The George Hotel, Hudderfield. Anniversary of the meeting where 23 clubs agreed to form the Northern Rugby Football Union the forerunner to the Rugby League of today. Wednesday 21 September, 7.30pm Theatre Royal Wakefield Press Night of Broken Time About Broken Time: Broken Time is written by award-winning Bradford-based writer, Mick Martin, whose last major production, Once Upon a Time in Wigan, played to over 60,000 people over three national tours. It is directed by Conrad Nelson, Resident Director of Northern Broadsides, who recently starred alongside Lenny Henry in Othello. It is produced by Three Stones Media, who made a splash earlier this year by launching the hit show Rastamouse on the BBC CBeebies channel. Now, having orchestrated the whole Broken Time project they are intent on bringing this brilliant piece of storytelling, so relevant to the region, to the widest possible audience. The show has the support of major Rugby League stars, Mike Stevo Stephenson and Robbie Hunter-Paul.

Performance Dates: Theatre Royal Wakefield Wed 21 September to Sat 24 September www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk 01924 211 311 Harrogate Theatre Wed 28 September to Sat 1 October www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk 01423 502 116 St Helen's Theatre Royal Tues 4 October to Fri 7 October www.sthelenstheatreroyal.co.uk 01744 756 000 Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield Wed 19 October to Sat 22 October www.thelbt.org 01484 430 528

For interviews and further information, please contact: JUDE WRIGHT, Producer on 07968 165 744 / brokentime@live.co.uk

Promotional image for the Broken Time production.

For interviews and further information, please contact: JUDE WRIGHT, Producer on 07968 165 744 / brokentime@live.co.uk