NEW PLAY AIMS TO RECOGNISE LIVERPOOL’S GREATEST ACTIVIST AFTER 100 YEARS!
A powerful new play aims to recognise Liverpool activist James Larkin — 100 years after his release from Sing Sing prison. The enigmatic Irish republican, socialist and trade union leader, who campaigned for the rights of lower skilled workers, is portrayed like never before by Liverpool playwrights and a talented cast who wish to see him finally recognised by his city of birth.
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Stone On Stone is a ground-breaking theatrical masterpiece based on James Larkin’s incarceration in the notorious American prison, Sing Sing, and his relationship with the legendary Charlie Chaplin during that time. A rebel and revolutionary from Toxteth, Liverpool, ‘Big Jim’ has been recognised in Ireland for his heroic human rights efforts — yet never by Liverpool.
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The profound new production is coming to The Epstein Theatre in Liverpool on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th March, celebrating 100 years of James Larkin’s release from prison. The Liverpudlian dock worker of Irish descent was one of the pioneers of trade unions and one of the founders of the Irish Labour Party — a trailblazer who has yet to receive official recognition in Liverpool.
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The thought provoking new play is being showcased by The James Larkin Society — a group who have been campaigning for ‘Big Jim’ to be recognised by Liverpool. His triumphant efforts that led to countless unskilled workers receiving statutory rights saw a statue of him erected in Dublin, yet The James Larkin Society are are still working towards something similar in the place where he was born.
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Stone On Stone tells the story of James Larkin’s fight against the establishment and his dedication to his downtrodden co-workers, resulting in his detainment in the American jail for fundraising and raising awareness of injustice. The play follows his journey through the prison system and encounters with Charlie Chaplin, who was a big supporter of his cause.
As with any great production, the ground-breaking new play aims to not only enthral the audience but bring about social change. Today’s equality, fairness and human rights is only possible due to activists such as James Larkin and the mission of Stone On Stone is to highlight the unsung hero, whilst encouraging people to stand up for their rights in the same way.
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Barry O’Hara from The James Larkin Society said: “Everything we take for granted today — our minimum wage, holiday pay, equal rights — is due to people like James Larkin. If it wasn’t for their resistance we would be living in the dark ages — submissive and without any rights.”
He continued: “It takes great bravery to rise up and fight an unjust system but Jim was prepared to become a martyr and it is his actions that have paved the way for the free world we live in today. He is celebrated in a big way in Ireland so surely, after 100 years of his release from Sing Sing prison in America, it’s about time to recognise him here in Liverpool.”
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The James Larkin Society was founded in 2003, attracting almost 150 members, and it works closely with Ireland’s Services Industrial Professional and Technical Union (SIPTU) to ensure Jim’s legacy and ethics are carried out today. Carrying the baton of ‘Big Jim’, Barry O’Hara and the society preserve his revolution of justice passionately — with an exhibition currently at the CASA on Hope Street.
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Co-Producer Peter Devaney said: “The play is very unique as it captures a very important yet unspoken part of the movement. It was written by Frank Kenny and explores the pivotal moment when Jim decided to accept support from Charlie Chaplin whilst incarcerated. He was a very stubborn man and fought the system at any cost but accepting the support of the great Charlie Chaplin was a crucial decision.”
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Stone On Stone is coming to The Epstein Theatre on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th March in celebration of 100 years of James Larkin’s release from prison. The play captures one of the most important periods in the history of human rights and justice. Tickets are available via Ticket Quarter and are just £15.
Stone On Stone / Fri 24th & Sat 25th March 2023, 7.30pm / The Epstein Theatre, Liverpool
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Written by Frank Kenny, Produced by Barry O’Hara & Peter Devaney, Directd by Mikyla Jane Durkan, starring John O’Gorman, Lew Freeburn, Franklyn Jacks, Thom Williamson, Addae G, Mikyla Jane Durkan
