The Riot Act

Description

The Riot Act

live@thelibrary. At Crompton Library , Farrow Street East, Shaw, Oldham OL2 8QY

Wednesday June 5 , 14:00 pm FREE - Booking essential

On August 12, 1842, just 23 years after The Peterloo Massacre, Lancashire cotton-workers again marched in protest at appalling pay and conditions. Reaching Preston’s Lune Street, the protesters were confronted by the authorities and read the Riot Act. By August 13 seven men had been shot and four were dead.The Riot Act mixes humour and tragedy to tell the story of those caught up in the momentous events of 1842.

BOOK NOW Via Eventbrite (Opens in a new Window) 

Live@thelibrary, an Arts Council funded programme, brings the best book themed activities, music and theatre to the heart of Oldham in Oldham Library’s Performance Space.  Live@thelibrarylocal is the latest development of the programme, bringing authors and theatre shows to district libraries and community venues.

Tickets for live@thelibrary events, unless otherwise stated, are £5.  All upcoming events are listed in our events calendar with tickets booked through Eventbrite. Please note that children under 12 months are free and accompanying adults must book a ticket to attend children’s performances. Unfortunately we are unable to offer refunds.