The Kingsnorth Six
By Julia Hollander. Factual drama about environmental activists who broke into Kingsnorth Power Station in a gruelling protest and were taken to court.
The Kingsnorth Six, by Julia Hollander
In October 2007, climate change activists broke into Kingsnorth Power Station. They planned to climb its central chimney in protest against Government proposals to build more coal-fired power stations. But once on site they faced unexpected challenges. The play tells the story of their gruelling climb and their subsequent court case for criminal damage, in which they faced the threat of prison.
Produced and directed by Fiona Kelcher.
Julia Hollander is an author and journalist. She dramatised her memoir, When The Bough Breaks, for 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Ben | Daniel Rabin |
| Emily | Federay Holmes |
| Will | David Seddon |
| Tim | Brian Bowles |
| Kevin | Mark Carey |
| Prosecution Barrister | Mark Carey |
| Huw | Sean Baker |
| Defence Barrister | Sean Baker |
| Judge | Rob Swinton |
| Director | Fiona Kelcher |
| Producer | Fiona Kelcher |
| Writer | Julia Hollander |
Broadcasts
- Tue 24 May 2011 14:15麻豆社 Radio 4
- Tue 15 Oct 2013 14:15麻豆社 Radio 4
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