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Clapperboard Presents... Hillsborough, written by Jimmy McGovern, Directed by Charles McDougall, starring Christopher Eccleston (Cracker, Doctor Who, Gone in 60 Seconds, Elizabeth) is a dramatisation of the events that unfolded on 15th April 1989 and follows three Liverpudlian families before the match, during the tragedy and at the ensuing court battles which tried to decide who was to blame and what went wrong.
Christopher Eccleston plays the part of Trevor Hicks, whose story formed the focus of the script. Hicks lost two teenage daughters in the disaster and went on to campaign for safer stadia, as well as helping form the Hillsborough Families Support Group. It was reported by many newspapers that McGovern’s drama was an influencing factor in the set up of a new inquiry in 1997.
Salford born Christopher is well known for his role as Doctor Who back in 2005. His career has seen him working the theatre, television and film industry in the likes of Our Friends in the North, Inspector Morse, Revengers Tragedy, The Invisible Circus, 28 days Later, Clocking Off.
He is a keen charity worker and is the Mencap Charity Ambassador and a celebrity supporter of the British Red Cross.
Actor Christopher Eccleston, said "I'm proud to be attending the screening of "HILLSBOROUGH" in support of The Clapperboard Youth Project."
Clapperboard’s director, Maureen Sinclair said: "We’re so pleased that Chris has taken the time out of his very busy schedule to support this special Clapperboard screening.
Actor Christopher Eccleston, will participate in a Question and Answers session with the audience, Chaired by Professor Roger Shannon, Media and Cultural Studies, Edge Hill University. A complimentary after show drink will be sponsored by 3345 Parr Street.
LISTING INFORMATION
Hillsborough
Monday 6th December 2010
picturehouse@fact, 88 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4DQ
Performance time: 7.00pm
Tickets: £11, Concessions available £8
Box Office: 0871 042063
Income raised from Clapperboard Presents... will go toward the Clapperboard Youth Project. Tickets prices are £10 each with concessions £7.00 direct from FACT box office 08717 042063.
