The Chronicles of Eldershaw
The production is adapted from Stephen Edgar’s prize-winning verse novel, Eldershaw. This is breaking new ground for the Drill Hall Theatre Company. What can the audience expect?
The Unexpected. The production is such a blend of different theatrical styles that there is something for everyone.
The Chronicles of Eldershaw was adapted by the Drill Hall’s Gregory Aitken. How closely did he collaborate with Stephen Edgar?
The actor and producer, Greg Aitken, saw the dramatic possibilities for Stephen Edgar’s book Eldershaw back in 2014. Stephen encouraged Greg to explore his award-winning narrative verse novel’s dramatic possibilities. Over the past year the poet has edited or made suggestions to at least a dozen drafts of The Chronicles of Eldershaw.