A New Vic production in association with Francesca Millican-Slater and Pippa Frith
Written and performed by Francesca Millican-Slater
Gold still holds a special power over us. But what has changed in the way we view this precious metal since five kilos were buried in a Staffordshire field 1,000 years ago?
From the Hoard to gold-plated mobile phones and pawn shops, a sideways look at the metal that cannot be destroyed. A one woman show using story-telling, PowerPoint, lyricism and possibly some classic gold tracks.
Wednesday 15 July–Saturday 25 July 2015
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