Lockerbie: Unfinished Business

Synopsis

When 270 people were murdered in Britain’s worst terrorist atrocity, a grieving father found his faith in his own country’s justice system shattered. Dr Jim Swire’s incredible quest is explored in this new documentary drama by Fringe First winner David Benson, performed by Stage Acting Award nominee Cameron Stewart.

Our Review:

Keith Paterson - 13 August 2010

Gilded Balloon
5 - 30 August, 14.30

Lockerbie, a place name but also now the name for the tragedy 22 years ago, when a Pan Am flight was blown up and fell on the small Borders town. 270 people were killed.

Jim Swire, whose daughter Flora, perished on the flight, has long campaigned for truth and justice. Truth about why, who and how. Justice because, he and many others believe that the real perpatrators have not been brought to trial. The play, constructed from Swire's journals, makes a compelling and subtly reasoned argument, that neither truth nor justice has been served.

David Benson, better known for his comic portrayals, is outstanding. The play is illuminating and profoundly moving. The many facts and the wealth of information are presented clearly with an occasional moment of relief at some of the absurdities of the investigations and trial. Above all, it is a story about a man and his grief ...

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Latest User Review

Mat Jackson - 14 August 2010:

watched with my daughter, which, when you see the show, you'll know adds a real poignancy to a superb performance. A one man account of the 'story so far', the facts were chilling and the presentation flawless. Not the usual hubbub on exit, more a stunned silence. Very moving...

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