{"product_id":"the-56-9781350582453","title":"The 56","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNobody dies in football matches in fires. It doesn't happen.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 3.40pm on 11th May 1985, a small fire broke out in the main stand at Valley Parade football ground during the last game of the season. Within four minutes, the wooden structure was ablaze. Adapted solely from over sixty real-life testimonies, this pertinent piece of documentary theatre pays homage to the supporters who lost their lives in one of the darkest days in British footballing history. \u003ci\u003eThe 56\u003c\/i\u003e examines the solidarity, strength and community in the face of overwhelming tragedy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis edition of \u003ci\u003eThe 56\u003c\/i\u003ewas published to coincide with Lung Theatre's rehearsed reading staged on the 40th anniversary of this momentous event in the history of Bradford.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in Barnsley in 2016, \u003cb\u003eLUNG \u003c\/b\u003efrequently performs and develops new work with The Lowry, Battersea Arts Centre and The Civic in Barnsley. LUNG is dedicated to producing new verbatim theatre as well as collaborating with new writers.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Methuen Drama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51705071698194,"sku":"9781350582453","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cf09d9b8-e3d5-404e-a740-dcad04ffe7f2.jpg?v=1762338593","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-56-9781350582453","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}