The gates to the Tower of London are locked; those inside must answer to us all . . .
Do you have what it takes to make history?
Set in the near future, events mirror those of the Peasants Revolt of 1381 led by revolutionary Wat Tyler, when the people’s protest turned to violent revolt over taxes, austerity and unstable leadership. Experience what it’s like to be at the centre of a critical moment in this nation’s past, live the build-up through digital storytelling then let the lines between history and reality blur as you storm the Tower and decide the fate of the nation.
The People’s Revolt is an immersive, interactive experience from ground-breaking theatre company differencEngine in collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces.
“The gates to the Tower of London are locked; those inside must answer to us all. Their wealth is our austerity, our poverty and tax. But they are few and we are many. We brought this revolt to their door and I ask you now: Do you have what it takes to make history?”
#TowerRevolt
Past and present are brought dramatically together in this modern reimagining. Digital storytelling provides real-time updates from an underground network of rebels and their advance on London, before audiences of twenty find themselves singled out as key conspirators leading Tyler’s assault on the Tower of London itself. Choice and chance are at play between the age-old Tower walls. How will the fate of the nation be decided; will history be re-written?
About the show:
Length – 1 hour
Group Size – 20
Puzzle Solving – minimal, with a focus on teamwork
Interactivity – groups are asked to make time pressured decisions together, to role play and negotiate for the good of the Revolt.
The production offers the opportunity for unique access to the Tower of London and many routes not open to the general public. Groups will move quickly through the space and flat footwear is recommended.
Tickets are now on sale for our October run, 3rd – 21st October 2017. To book tickets please click here where you will be directed to the Eventbrite booking page.
Current Cast
(October 2017 4th – 21st)
Revolt Leaders / Radio Producers
Imran Momen
Zack Polanski
Alex Gilbert
Stella Taylor
Simon Donohue
Raven
Rob Thompson
Gate Keeper
Liam Fleming
Simon Sudbury
John Henry Falle
Yellow Umbrella
Joao Maia
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Crew
Costume
Dev Danzig
differencEngine Producer
Katherine Webb
Historic Royal Palaces Producer
Adam Sibbald (HRP)
Production Manager
Becky Brown
Set Designer
Tim Kelleher
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Original Cast
(6th – 25th March 2017)
Revolt Leaders
Chandrika Chevli
Martin Coat
Maria Pearson
Zack Polanski
Gate Keeper
Liam Fleming
Simon Sudbury
Allan Scott Douglas
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Created & Directed by
Andrew Somerville & Jon Cooper
(differencEngine)
Writers
Jon Cooper
Tim Kelleher
differencEngine Producer
Katherine Webb
Historic Royal Palaces Producer
Adam Sibbald (HRP)
Production Manager
Becky Brown
Set Designer
Tim Kelleher
Lighting Designer
Janis Lejins
Website Designer
Tobi Warwick Jones
Assistant Stage Managers
Ed Butler
Amy Taylor