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In the Studio Theatre: A powerful and compassionate exploration of the right to choose. Whose Life Is It Anyway? by Brian Clark

11th - 16th May 2026

Event info

Start Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: £16.50 Concessions: £14.00


Description

"a memorable and thought-provoking production that gets to the heart of what it is to be human" - Cultured. North East

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"I am not afraid of dying. I am afraid of living a life I do not want to live"

Sculptor Ken Harrison’s life is changed forever after a devastating car accident leaves him paralysed from the neck down.

Confined to a hospital bed, Ken’s mind remains as sharp and vibrant as ever, but he faces an uphill battle with the medical and legal systems of the 1970s to prove he’s capable of deciding his own fate.

A powerful, thought-provoking exploration of autonomy, dignity, and the right to choose.

This fascinating and compassionate play examines the moral and legal aspects of Ken’s situation, challenging audiences to confront their own beliefs about life, death, and personal freedom.

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Audience content information: this play includes sudden loud noise, some strong language, and themes and outdated language which some audience members may find upsetting. For more information, please visit our Content Advice page.

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This amateur production of “Whose Life Is It Anyway?” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

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Cast

Ken Harrison: Jack Thompson

Sister Anderson: Rye Mattick

Kay Sadler: Annie Elizabeth Cairns

Dr Scott: Abbie Martin

Dr Emerson: Pete McAndrew

John: Peter Dawson

Mr Phillip Hill: Martin Johnson

Mrs Boyle: Kristin Clawson

Dr Travers: Mike Smith Peter

Kershaw:: Stewart Dives

Justice Milhouse Christopher Goulding

Andrew Eden: Thomas Hodgson

Dr Barr: Stuart Laidler

Production Team

Director: Lauren Allison

Assistant Director: Rhiannon Wilson

Stage Manager: Barbara Edmundson

Lighting Design and Operator: Philip Bradley

Lighting Operator: Karen Dales

Sound: Tracey Lucas

Props: Cathrine Moore, Craig Fairbairn, Kirstie Corfield, Rye Mattick

Disability Consultant: Kirstie Corfield

Wardrobe: Ailsa Anderson, Rosie Underwood

Set: Rhiannon Wilson, Stewart Dives

Publicity Videos: Martin Johnson, Jack Thompson

Production Photos: Paul Hood

Rehearsal Photos: Lauren Aspery

Thanks to: Peter Scott

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