Field had the vision. Brunel had the means. Together, they made history.

The Transatlantic Telegraph Cable was not an overnight success. It took five attempts, twelve years, and an unwavering determination to succeed. American businessman Cyrus Field had that determination. Despite technical failures and personality clashes, Field was undaunted. He just needed the right equipment.

Enter Isambard Kingdom Brunel's SS Great Eastern. The largest ship built at the time and originally intended as a passenger ship, Field had other ideas. Connecting Britain and America was his dream, and with Brunel's Great Eastern, he could make it happen, at last. 

Through physical theatre and live music, discover the two men whose iron wills shaped the way we communicate forever.

Info

Dates: 8-15 November. No performance Monday 10 November

Times: 7:30pm, except Sunday 9 November at 2:30pm

Captioned performance: Thursday 13 November

Praise for previous production by David Hovatter at The Questors Theatre:

"A Real Race Around the World is a hugely entertaining, breathless romp of a show" Mark Aspen Reviews ****

"the little-known yet fascinating story of two indomitable women's journey, beautifully brought to life" Everything Theatre ****