Hilaire Belloc's
THE FOUR MEN
Adapted by Ann Feloy
Presented by special arrangement with The Estate of Hilaire Belloc c/o Peters, Fraser and Dunlop Limited
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
A kaleidoscopic and unique insight into Sussex at the turn of the century...
Follow Sussex's greatest writer, Hilaire Belloc's adventures as he takes a spur of the moment journey on foot across the breadth of Edwardian Sussex with three extraordinary companions at the mystical time of Halloween.
On their four day odyssey, they travel 92 miles and drink 300 pints of beer! They quarrel, laugh and sing as they recount the legends of the Downs, speak of their first loves and meet some remarkable characters along the way!
Featuring five actors and live music.
PRESS QUOTES to view full reviews please visit our reaction page.
TOUR DATES - 2017
“Ann Feloy has made a marvellous job of adapting the book for the stage.”
(The Argus, Brighton)
★★★★★
“This new touring production from Worthing company Conn Artists has made regional theatre feel in ruder health overnight.”
(The Stage)
★★★★
“The stories of Sussex retold, the legends, the myths, the truths and the experiences of Hilaire Belloc all come to life in this wonderful play that revives the history of a fascinating county, unearthing tales that have been long forgotten.”
(Theatre South East)
★★★★
“In-House production company Conn Artists are starting their tour of The Four Men at their home theatre and, as one might expect, presenting a Sussex tale, to a Sussex audience, in a Sussex theatre ensures them of the warmest of receptions on their opening night.”
(The Sussex Newspaper)
★★★★
CAST
Myself................................................................................Ross Muir
Grizzlebeard.........................................................David Stephens
Sailor................................................................................Lee Payne
Poet..........................................................................Jake Snowdon
Barman and others..................................................Karim Bedda
CREATIVE
Adapter............................................................................Ann Feloy
Director..........................................................................Nick Young
Producer...........................................................................Ross Muir
Designer.....................................................................Laura Kimber
Production Manager /
Lighting Design........................................................Matthew Pike
Hair & Make-Up....................................................Jessica Barthel
Graphic Design & Illustration..............................Richard Snaith
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
The Four Men is produced in association with Worthing Theatres, South Downs National Park and Worthing Museum and Art Gallery's exhibition Inspired by the Downs, which ran from Saturday 19th August until Saturday 28th October 2017.
South Downs National Park - southdowns.gov.uk
Worthing Museum & Art Gallery - Inspired by the Downs
5th - 6th October
Connaught Theatre, Worthing
7th October
Memorial Hall, South Downs Centre, Midhurst
11th October
White Rock Theatre, Hastings
12th October
South Holland Centre, Spalding
13th October
The Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre, Bordon
17th October
Belloc Theatre, The Oratory School, Reading
19th October
The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, Havant
21st October
Under Ground Theatre, Eastbourne
26th October
The Capitol, Horsham
DOWNLOADS
The Four Men - Education Pack
PRESS PHOTOS - Credit Sam Pharoah
PRODUCTION PHOTOS - Credit Max Dench
