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Undermined Posters 2015-2024

    Other actors could do with taking a leaf out of Danny Mellor’s book. The book would be called 'How To Do A One Man Show Properly’


    Chloe St George, EdFringe Review

    UNDERMINED

    About

    Inspired by the accounts of miners who lived through the 1984 Miners’ Strike, Undermined takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions in this controversial industrial struggle.


    Meet young miner Dale, his best mate Billy, cheery Tony and the comic relief Jonny.


    Fuelled by energetic and engaging storytelling, multi-rolling and direct address, Undermined offers up a message of unity and solidarity. Audiences are invited into the action and taken on the journey that Dale and his friends experienced in this divisive year. Whether you lived through the 80’s or not the piece delivers a powerful and compelling narrative that anyone can relate to.


    2024 will be the 40th anniversary of the strike with organisations such as the Orgreave Truth & Justice campaign still fighting for justice for the police brutality endured by many miners.


    OUTSTANDING SHOW Undermined is quite simply the best example of theatre telling a political story without labouring the point.


    Donald Stewart, Fringe Review

    An excellent dramatisation of an immensely important period of modern history, and a great piece of contemporary theatre in its own right, Undermined is unmissable.


    Amy Hanson, Broadway World

    ★★★★ a strongly-performed show with a sense of thoroughness and accuracy here, a piece which is partisan but passionate


    David Pollock, The Scotsman

    Whether you know the history of the miners’ strike inside out or know nothing about it, you will take a lot from this show. If you get a chance, go.


    Mayer Wakefield, Morning Star

    It is a challenge in itself to pull off a one-man-show but to execute it with such a high level of command and finesse really is quite something. He is an engaging actor and a natural performer. He holds the audience’s undivided attention with ease and never seems to waver in conviction.


    Lydia Lakemoore, A Younger Theatre

    Audience Reviews

    Stef O'Driscoll - Director

     'A dynamic and compelling performance from Danny Mellor as he tells an honest and devastating portrayal of Dale and his comrades in the depths of the miners’ strike. Its political heart is tragic as we draw parallels to the current Tory Government and question whether as a nation we will ever learn from the mistakes made. What has changed? '

    Jon Welch - Pipeline Theatre Company

    ‘When one actor, whose set comprises no more than a chair and a pint, can play a full cast without ever compromising his characters' humanity, lead you seamlessly through a story that burns with injustice without ever resorting to tub-thumping, and on the way make you laugh out loud and reduce you to tears by turns, you know you're experiencing something special.’

    Kaye Brenton - Women Against Pit Closures

     ‘Undermined'is a powerfully thought provoking memory of the heartbreakingly sad and good humoured happiness throughout the 84/5 Miners Strike. In this one man performance Danny Mellor successfully holds the audiences attention with his captivating interpretation of events and relationships, using his dramatic skill to create tension and anticipation. A wonderful play about class, friendship, solidarity and state power. Not to be missed.’

     

    Elaine - Audience Member

    ‘This is an amazing show, that really makes an audience feel the full range of emotions, it is hilarious, heart-breaking and uplifting. Danny's performance is engaging and energetic throughout. He really makes you believe you know every character without out any change of costume, scenery or props, a truly brilliant performance. It was the best thing I saw during the three days I was at the Fringe.’

    Hatti Coupe - Director

    ‘Undermined was so incredible it was worth missing my bus to tweet in the rain. The best one-man show I've seen!’

    Tracy Jayne - Audience Member

    'I was at the Oxford show last night with my 14 year old. I have to say this was totally awesome. I see a lot of live shows but this was one of the best I've ever seen. My son agrees. He now wants to be an actor. Thank you for the laughter, pathos, sadness and reminders of such a tragedy of our time.’
     

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