Parade

Synopsis

Based upon real events, Parade tells the story of Leo Frank, a Jewish man accused of murdering a thirteen-year-old factory girl in a small town in Georgia in 1913. Witness a people that thirst for a conviction, the gripping court room drama that subsequently unfolds and the touching love story between Leo and his wife, Lucille. Parade shows a quest for justice which is resisted by a world filled with racial and religious tensions but ultimately illustrates the enduring power of love and self-belief against all odds. Follow this gripping journey: from the shocking discovery of the murdered child, through the corrupt murder investigation, past the court case that became known as ‘The Trial of the Century' and Lucille's efforts to clear her husband's name, towards the show's thrilling conclusion.

Our Review:

29 August 2010

It’s hard to believe that when the Tony award winning musical Parade opened on Broadway it was a flop, as this show is one of the great musical works of the past 20 years. With its beautiful score by Jason Robert Brown and a marvellous book by Alfred Uhry, Parade is a thrilling and heartbreaking piece of theatre but not exactly the kind of show that you would think a Youth Theatre group would do. However, that is exactly what makes The Company who produced this show at The Lowry so exciting.

Parade is based on the true story of the Jewish factory manager Leo Frank who was accused and convicted of the murder of a 13 year old girl and the trial that followed.

This is a stunning yet simple production by an excellent team who have delivered something truly incredible. The cast may be youths but within five minutes, you forget that fact as th...

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Latest User Review

the Bell family - 17 July 2011:

We were blown away by the passion & talent of the whole production - singing, choreography, lighting - the works! It was better than many of the west end touring musicals that we have seen where the performances may be professional in execution, but don't connect at an emotional level with the audience. You could see these performers gave everything and we left the theatre buzzing - a rare ocurrance!...

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