The Black Stuff: The dark story of rubber - in song!

Rubber - a miraculous substance! But until Charles Goodyear came along in the 1830s, it was sticky and useless. In a race against his rivals and battling incredible odds, Charles turned natural rubber into a product that revolutionised industries around the world. But it took everything he had. Meanwhile, his wife Clarissa faced the age-old struggle of women in this patriarchal society - the fight to have her voice heard.

Through theatre, art, humour, and song, “The Black Stuff” tells the dark true story of how a bankrupt button-maker became one of the most important inventors of all time – and the terrible price he and his family paid for it. How much would you sacrifice if you knew it would change the world?

“Wonderful...I didn’t expect it to be quite so comical and enjoyable” - Rony Robinson, BBC Radio Sheffield
“The music is really strong and the melodies linger in the mind” - Audience feedback

Lioness Theatre is proud to present a special preview performance of their debut show - written, directed, and composed by women, and performed by a diverse cast of Northern artists. The evening will also be a celebration to mark 100 years of women's suffrage, with an exhibition about women artists and activists, and a Q&A.

This event is part of Doncaster Heritage Festival and will be free entry, with a voluntary cash collection at the end. No need to book - just turn up!

Recommended age: 12+.

Writer & composer: Holl Morrell
Director & dramaturg: Liz Kearney
Performers: Alex Wilson, Mo Louie, Andy Pilkington
Art by Helen Hardman

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