Five Fishermen. £53 million of cocaine. An ongoing fight for justice.
They have always professed their innocence.This powerful new production seeks to present the case and its events on their merits and asks the fundamental question - honest fishermen or international drug smugglers?
Inspired by the wildly popular Guardian Today in Focus podcast, The Freshwater Five incorporates spectacular storytelling, verbatim accounts, inventive stagecraft, poetry and song.
PICK OF THE VAULT FESTIVAL - Lyn Garnder, The Stage
A "poignant and moving storyteller" leads a "brilliant ensemble" - IW COUNTY PRESS
"A powerful message" - BROADWAY WORLD
"Unique and through provoking" - TEDDINGTON NUB
Award-winning Isle of Wight-based company Deadman delves into subjects of historical and contemporary smuggling, deteriorating coastal communities, immigration and folklore.
Fresh from sell-out tours to coastal communities tour and across the south east in 2023 and 2024, the show is heading out on a headline national tour in 2026.
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Hotels near Old Woollen
Staying overnight in Pudsey?
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Broom Mills Apartment
Located in Farsley, this apartment features free WiFi. The property is 41 km from York and free private parking is available. There is a seating area and a kitchen complete with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave.
6 Rodley Hall
Located in Leeds, this apartment is 8 km from Leeds Town Hall. The property boasts views of the garden and is 8 km from 02 Academy. Free private parking is available on site.
Innkeeper's Lodge Leeds, Calverley
In the pretty village of Calverley, this 19th-century inn is just 7 miles from Leeds and offers an on-site pub with hearty food. Free parking is available, and Leeds Bradford Airport is 6 miles away..
Nazarene apartments
Featuring free WiFi, Nazarene apartments offers accommodation in Leeds. Leeds Town Hall is 6 km away. Free private parking is available on site.
Corn Mill Lodge Hotel
The family-run Corn Mill Lodge is a 10-minute drive from Leeds city centre, 5 minutes drive from the M606 and positioned on the Leeds ring road. The rooms feature free Wi-Fi and there is ample free secure parking..
Holiday Inn Leeds Bradford
This former 19th century vicarage has been gracefully converted into one of West Yorkshires most popular hotels, located within 8 km of both Leeds and Bradford city centres..
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