Cookson's busy streets are back
THE Fifteen Streets, Catherine Cookson’s classic story of class division and forbidden love, returns to the stage thanks to the efforts of amateur theatre group, Dryburn Theatrical Workshop.
Set in the harsh working class community of the Tyne Dock in 1910, the play tells the dramatic story of the O’Brien family, of the hard drinking father, the arrogant brother Dominic, and his hard-working brother John, who falls in love with the middle class school teacher Mary Llewellyn.
Malcolm Quinn, chairman of Dryburn Theatrical Workshop, says: “The novels of Catherine Cookson are much-loved in her native North-East, and The Fifteen Streets is one of her most popular stories. It provides us with the opportunity to bring to life the popular characters, period detail and powerful storyline, against the hardships of work and life on Tyneside at the beginning of the 20th Century.”
DTW has a long history of successful performances, bringing together a talented local cast, impressive productions and loyal audiences from across Durham, Chester-le-Street and the surrounding region.
Show times are at 7.15pm from Wednesday, September 9 to Friday, September 11, at the Park View Theatre Complex in Chester-le-Street. All tickets are £8 and can be booked on 0191-388-3362 or at dryburntheatricalworkshop.ticketsource.co.uk
Viv Hardwick
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