VOLUntEER FORM

By Maxine Peak

Directed by Terry Revell & Jose Warhurst

Partington Players

22nd – 27th June

It was 1954 when Beryl Charnock met keen cyclist Charlie Burton. In those days they cycled in clubs and once Beryl started she was smitten, not only with Charlie, but by the thrill and freedom found on two wheels. Beryl was better than good, she was the best, and she was determined to stay that way.

Beryl, which celebrates the extraordinary achievements of this inspirational cyclist, was specially commissioned as an adaptation from Maxine Peake’s acclaimed Radio 4 play. Beryl Burton was five times world-pursuit champion, thirteen times national champion and twice road-racing world champion. Her accolades include time trials, former world-record holder, numerous sports awards, an MBE and and OBE. Burton was one of the most astonishing sports people ever to have lived, but she remains something of a mystery.

This amateur production of “Beryl” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk