Death at Dawn


The real-life story of William Hunter comes to life in this performance to mark his anniversary.
Death at Dawn promotional poster

Dates

Friday 26 February
Saturday 27 February
Monday 29 February
Tuesday 1 March
Wednesday 2 March

Visitor information

Performance times
All performances begin at 7.30pm.
There is an additional matinee performance on Saturday 27 February starting at 2.30pm.
Price
£10 per adult
£8 - concessions
Tickets can be bought online by clicking the link at the top of the page. You can also purchase from the museum shop or by calling the ticket hotline, (0191) 259 2743 Mon-Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm.
Location
The Great Hall

About

Based on the real-life story of William Hunter, Death at Dawn takes you into a world where an army shot its own men.
North Shields born Hunter was executed in France, 1916 for desertion and this poignant production tackles the subject head-on, 100 years on from his death.
The sudden death of the play's director Jackie Fielding last year aged 47 gives this award-winning play's revival an even greater poignancy. Performed as theatre-in-the-round with its original cast including four North East drama students, Death at Dawn is now directed by Jackie's friend Neil Armstrong.