Battle Lines

Battle Lines is a play about working class struggle historically and today. Many of the issues workers face today - low pay, zero hours, bogus self-employment, have arisen because of past Governments' efforts to break and restrict organised labour and the Trade Union Movement. The Miners' Strike that ended 40 years ago was a pivotol event, and one from which younger workers today can take many lessons from. Banner Theatre, in both words and song, explore the struggles of the past and the present. Theatre Porto is a relatively new theatre located in the old Whitby Hall in Whitby Park. There is some disabled parking adjoining the theatre, but free parking is generally in the main Whtby Park Car Park, with 200 metre walk up to the Hall. Doors open at 6.30 pm and the play will start a little after 7pm. There will be an interval with light refreshments available. Finish around 9.15 pm. There are no age restrictions, but the play is aimed teenagers and above.