Eighteenth Century Europe: Sea-men can never be sure of their position North-South on the Globe. Thousands of Sailors die yearly as a result. The British Government offers an jackpot award to solve "The Problem of Longitude" and the race is on.
Whilst the rest of Europe looks to Astronomy and algorithms, John Harrison is convinced that a clock could provide the answer - but a clock like no other. But can he convince a sceptical world? Lives depend upon it...
Written and composed by the company, under the direction of North Country Theatre's Artistic Director, Nobby Dimon, the production assembles a talented cast of four to re-create the story with a blend of political intrigue, heroic endeavour and off-beat humour. A play with integral music that drives the show on!
"wonderfully entertaining ... a superb piece of ensemble story-telling ... exciting, fixating and funny."
"The multi-role playing of the cast members was mind-boggling in its execution. Smith moved easily from poltroon (the barmy George III) ... through prat (the hideous Dr Bradley, chairman of the longitude commissioners) to paragon (a grateful Captain Cook who sought out the wandered Harrison to personally congratulate him on such a seminal innovation)."
(A.K., The Southern Reporter, 8th December 1999)
"Small-scale theatre is alive and well and clearly North Country Theatre has the recipe for success"
"An engaging and multitalented cast"
"The cast worked their socks off and it was their boundless enthusiasm that brought the story to life."
"Highlights included Smith's cheeky portrayal of an ebullient King George"
(C. D. H, Borders Telegraph, 8th December 1999)
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