The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists (1988)

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The story of a group of house painters who are joined by Owen, an artist and journeyman-prophet with a vision of a just society. Owen attempts to rouse his fellow workers from their complacency with spirited attacks on the greed and dishonesty of the capitalist system.

Character:
Frank Owen
Playwright: 
Stephen Lowe, adapted from Robert Tressell
Director: 
Stephen Daldry
Venue: 
Sheffield Crucible
Status:
Completed play.  Initially performed by the Metro Theatre Company, which toured their production for over two years (1985-7)