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Production Description

Solo performance telling of the true story of the ‘Cato Street Plot’ of February 1820: an attempt at violent overthrow of Lord Liverpool’s hated government.

Benson’s highly personal account of his five years research into this little-known event includes a description of the Peterloo Massacre, the grisly execution of five of the plotters and the astonishing story of his search for the song that was sung from the gallows to the horrified crowd by one of the condemned men.

Though hampered by technical issues at the beginning of the performance, this is the only video of Cato Street 1820, which was later performed the British Library, where most of Benson’s researches took place.

Music arranged by Philip Guyler | Sam Hall – pre-recorded accompaniment Igor Oetkin and Sarah Harrison

Cato Street 1820 was researched, written, produced and self-financed by David Benson.

This performance was filmed at the Pleasance, Edinburgh during the 2019 Fringe, by Thomas Compton.

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Censorship:Parental Guidance

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Runtime: 65 mins Genres: , , , , Venue: Pleasance Directors: Performer:
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Parental Guidance
Footage Quality: Good
Awards: Widely reviewed at Edinburgh Fringe 2019
Performance Date: 08/01/2019 - 08/02/2021
Writer: David Benson
Producer: David Benson


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