No Frills Theatre presents…The Elephant Man

by | Oct 15, 2019 | Dartford Entertainment, Dartford News, Entertainment, What's On?, Where to go locally

24th, 25, 26th (8pm) & 27th (4pm) – October 2019

Based upon the life of Joseph Merrick, a man so physically deformed and desperate that he became known as the “Elephant Man.”

With very few options open to him, Merrick is forced to display himself to the public in travelling sideshows.

Eventually, luck or destiny lead him to find himself alone and destitute in London.

Due to the kindness of one Dr. Frederick Treves, Merrick is soon admitted into the London Hospital for care and observation. Treves becomes determined to help Merrick lead a normal life with the support of the public after publishing a letter in The Times and London’s finest hoi polloi, Merrick soon becomes the toast of society.

However, John Merrick -The Elephant Man, finds that normality isn’t something he can achieve, and is that something he necessarily even wants?​

24th, 25, 26th (8pm) & 27th (4pm) – October 2019

St. Andrews Art Centre, 

Royal Pier Road, Gravesend, DA12 2BD​

  • All tickets £10
  • BOX OFFICE: 07904 963585

We are, No Frills Theatre Company. A multi-award winning theatre company based in North Kent, striving to deliver stripped back theatre, with full blown impact. 

For years now we have been delivering raw performances without the glitz and the glamour; something that we feel can sometimes mask the true art of acting.

Our thought prevoking performances will capture your imagination and take you to a new world, often challenging your own viewpoints. Leaving you questioning certain Morales and beliefs that shape you as a person. 

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