The inspirational story of the legendary, pioneering, black footballer – Walter Tull.
Show Racism the Red Card - the UK’s leading anti-racism educational charity - is breaking new and exciting ground by commissioning the writing of a new musical drama that will be staged at the Ustinov Studio Bath from 15th to 19th October as part of a UK wide tour during Black History Month 2024.
Our Little Hour which will be brought to the stage in partnership with Live Wire Theatre, tells the inspirational story of the legendary black footballer – Walter Tull. Written by award winning playwright Dougie Blaxland and celebrated composer Chris Anthony, Our Little Hour explores how Walter Tull, grandson of a Barbadian slave, orphaned at eight years old, rose to prominence against all odds.
The first black footballer to play at the highest level of the domestic game in the UK, he went on to achieve yet another historic breakthrough as the first man of his heritage to be commissioned as an Officer in the British Army. Tragically killed in action just a few weeks before the end of World War 1, Walter Tull’s pioneering achievements have earned him a distinguished place in British history and in the hearts of everyone who knows his story.
Playwright, Dougie Blaxland, described Our Little Hour as: “A celebration of the life of an extraordinary man whose pioneering spirit continues to inspire the campaign for justice and equality. It is also deeply fitting that the production which will be staged throughout Black History Month and honour the memory of one of the most significant figures in British sporting and military history.”
Cast:
Leon Newman Walter Tull; Neil Reidman Daniel Tull and Susie Broadbent Alice Tull.
Tour Dates:
- 8th - 10th Oct – Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
- 11th & 12th Oct – Burton Taylor Studio, Oxford Playhouse
- 15th - 19th Oct – Ustinov Studio Theatre, Royal Bath
- 22nd & 23rd Oct – The Greenwich Theatre, London
- 24th Oct – New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth
- 26th Oct – Derby Theatre Studio – 2.30pm & 7.30pm
- 29th Oct – South Street Studio, Reading
- 30th Oct – Theatre Royal, Wakefield
- 31st Oct to 2nd Nov – Royal and Derngate, Northampton
Tickets: Our Little Hour — Theatre Royal Bath
Commissioned by Show Racism The Red Card and produced in association with Live Wire Theatre