Glory at The Dukes

Kristy Stott, Theatre Editor
Glory at The Dukes
The Dukes

Glory at The Dukes, Lancaster 21 February — 2 March 2019 Tickets from £14.50 — Book now

The Dukes in Lancaster has been transformed into a wrestling ring to stage the premiere of Glory, a play set in the world of Northern wrestling.

Written by Nick Ahad, Glory is a new play set inside a wrestling ring as three men from different backgrounds wrestle with demons, life and each other. As British wrestling experiences a resurgence across the UK, this new play seeks to immerse audiences into the eccentric world of the sport where the characters grapple with issues of race, identity and what it means to be British today.

In a ramshackle gym somewhere in the north of England, this state-of-the-nation play sees faded star Jim ‘Glorious’ Glory (Jamie Smelt) and amateur wrestlers Dan (Josh Hart), Ben (Joshua Lyster) and Sami (Ali Azhar) confronting their demons, life and each other as their lives collide – inside and outside their bouts in the wrestling ring.

Staged in-the-round, Glory is a co-production by The Dukes and Red Ladder Theatre and is directed by Red Ladder’s artistic director Rod Dixon. Recommended for ages 14+, Glory premieres at The Dukes before touring nationally to theatres and non-traditional theatre spaces.

The witty down-to-earth tone in Ahad’s writing and Kevin McCurdy’s ‘top rope’ stage fighting choreography makes Glory one of our top performance picks.

Glory at The Dukes, Lancaster 21 February — 2 March 2019 Tickets from £14.50 Book now

Where to go near Glory at The Dukes

Lancashire
Restaurant
The Herbarium

This plant-based cafe and bar serves delicious vegan breakfasts and coffees in the day, before transforming into a fantastic dinner venue in ‘Herb after Dark’.

The Grand Theatre in Lancaster
Lancaster
Theatre
The Grand Theatre, Lancaster

First opened in 1782, the theatre is now host to amateur drama, music and dance and professional touring companies. Tours of the historic building are available

Lancashire
Bar or Pub
The Stonewell Tap

The Stonewell Tap is a lively craft beer bar on Church Street, Lancaster, which boasts 16 craft beer taps and 4 real hand-pulled ale pumps.

Judge’s Lodgings, Lancaster, Lancashire
Lancaster
Museum
Judges’ Lodgings

The Judges’ Lodgings is the oldest town house in Lancaster, whose exhibitions and events bring the stories of the city to life.

Lancaster
Bar or Pub
Aquila Pizza

You can order online or over the phone to get your pizza fix. With regular deals on multiple pizzas and breads available for delivery and collection across Lancaster and Morecambe mid-week and weekends then keep your eyes on Aquila’s website and social channels.

Filbert's Baker artisan bread in Lancaster
Lancaster
Shop
Filbert’s Bakery

Filbert’s bakery is a family owned bakery that provides delicious fresh bread every morning along with breakfast goods, cakes and savouries.

The Music Room from Atkinsons Coffee Roasters Lancaster
Lancaster
Café or Coffee Shop
The Music Room

The Music Room from Atkinsons Coffee Roasters is a cafe situated on a Grade II listed Georgian pavilion with sun trap outside seating.

Lancaster
Library
Lancaster Library

Sitting in the heart of Lancaster is the Lancaster Library. When not serving its usual function, this beautiful space is occasionally transformed into an unlikely gig venue.

Lancaster Castle Lancashire
Lancaster
Tourist Attraction
Lancaster Castle

Lancaster Castle’s origins date back almost 1,000 years. This Grade 1 Listed Building occupies a city-centre hilltop location on the site of three successive Roman forts.

Lancaster
Event venue
The Storey Creative Industries Centre

Multi-purpose venue comprising an auditorium and lecture theatre, gallery space, café bar, Visitor Information Centre, hireable meeting rooms and conference/events spaces and private offices.

Photo of a sign that says 'Keep This Gate Locked'
Tourist Attraction
A Wing

Formerly a debtor’s prison, Lancaster Castle is not only a tourist attraction in its own right, it also plays host to a most unusual pop-up club.

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