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The Four Men

by Conn Artists Theatre Company Ltd

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A kaleidoscopic and unique insight into Sussex at the turn of the century...

about the production

Follow Sussex’s greatest writer, Hilaire Belloc’s adventures as he takes a spur of the moment journey on foot across the breadth of Edwardian Sussex, from east to west, with three extraordinary companions at the mystical time of Halloween. On their four day odyssey, they travel 92 miles and drink 300 pints of beer! They quarrel, laugh and sing as they tell each other tall tales, recount the legends of the Downs, speak of their first loves and meet some remarkable characters along the way! Book by Hilaire Belloc. Adapted by Ann Feloy. Directed by Nick Young (RSC & Connaught Theatre)

about the artist

We are a professional theatre company based in the South East of England associated with the Connaught Theatre, Worthing. Founded in 2013 with the support of Worthing Theatres alongside funding from Arts Council England, Worthing Community Partnership and the WOW Festival we have produced four acclaimed productions over the past two years. To find out more about us please visit www.conn-artists.co.uk

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stage dimensions

width: 5 metres

height: 3 metres

depth: 5 metres

Audiences that like literary adaptations of classic authors, imaginative story-telling, folklore, touching comedy and live music. The book is based on an actual walk undertaken by Hilaire Belloc, one of the Big Four of Edwardian Letters; so the production would also appeal to book and writer groups, those interested in literary connections to landscape, past times in rural life, ramblers and nature lovers. The production is suitable for all ages 12+.

One of the Top Ten Plays at the Brighton Fringe: “A fascinating piece of entertainment...a hymn of praise to Sussex and its countryside”  

The Argus, Brighton on 'The Four Men'

Featuring Ross Muir as Hilaire Belloc:   “Muir’s characterisation is incredible as he captures the spirit of the man.”

The Argus, Brighton on 'Courage'

“I take my hat off to ‘Conn Artists’ for delivering an imaginative and highly entertaining evening of theatre” 

The Latest, Brighton on 'Vintage Hitchcock'

Post-show Q & A session available on request