Beryl

[Domus]

Saw the play written by Maxine Peake last night. Brilliant.

The Octogon is being refurbished at the moment so the production was in Bolton's Library Theatre, small but it suited this 4 handed play. It's on until mid October, it really is a must see.

 

[ColinJ]

I assumed it is about Beryl Burton and after checking HERE, I see it is. Sounds good!

 

[PaulSB]

Got tickets for the 4th and then again on the 12th. I've heard good reports as well.

 

[BrumJim]

Saw it in Birmingham - loved it.

If you go to see it, play "Spot the theatre goer / cyclist" game.

 

[AuroraSaab]

I was wondering how they were going to do the bike bits but funnily enough I got an email from the Octagon today about the play and the photos kind of explain it. They haven't made any attempt to make her look like Beryl Burton and the set looks a bit sparse but I would think in a small theatre with a good cast it could be very evocative. I was born only a few miles from Morley, where Beryl came from. Her achievements were astounding really, not just for that era either.

 

[DRM]

Taken in Morley, behind Beryl Burton Gardens, I think they should bring the play to Morley Town Hall.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

One of the lads, in the running club I was in, is the nephew of BB
(her brother's his dad)

 

[PaulSB]

We went to see this last night. Absolutely brilliant and utterly bonkers. Tells Beryl Burton's story in a funny, emotional and very entertaining way.

The cast capture the essence of cycling so well that most cyclists will recognise bits of themselves, others or their club. I was in stitches and very moved at the same time.

If you live close enough don't miss the chance to see a great play.

 

[pawl]

I was wondering how they were going to do the bike bits but funnily enough I got an email from the Octagon today about the play and the photos kind of explain it. They haven't made any attempt to make her look like Beryl Burton and the set looks a bit sparse but I would think in a small theatre with a good cast it could be very evocative. I was born only a few miles from Morley, where Beryl came from. Her achievements were astounding really, not just for that era either.

I wonder what she would make of all the modern technology training plans intervals VO2 etc .What she achieved was outstanding.

 

[Vapin' Joe]

I wonder what she would make of all the modern technology training plans intervals VO2 etc .What she achieved was outstanding.

She would embrace them, as would all the riders from that era. They did not get to the top by riding equipment and methods that were thirty years out of date.

 

[BrumJim]

We went to see this last night. Absolutely brilliant and utterly bonkers. Tells Beryl Burton's story in a funny, emotional and very entertaining way.

The cast capture the essence of cycling so well that most cyclists will recognise bits of themselves, others or their club. I was in stitches and very moved at the same time.

If you live close enough don't miss the chance to see a great play.

I loved the scene in the East German Police Station when they were trying to get to Leipzig. Great acting!

 

[geocycle]

Saw this last night! Fantastic night at the theatre and great to learn more about Beryl Burton. Best thing I’ve seen for ages and so positive. It is doing a round of northern theatres at the moment. Recommended

 

[Saracenlad]

Saw it in Chesterfield. Absolutely Brilliant.

 

[ren531]

Saw it in Lancaster last week, simply brilliant and a very inspirational lady.

 

[tribanjules]

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Taken in Morley, behind Beryl Burton Gardens, I think they should bring the play to Morley Town Hall.

My mother lives there and we very much are proud of it