Epic Theatre

03/09/2026

NEW AUDIO!

We’ve been working with COBRA Music to create a lasting record of the wonderful songs from The People’s Fire: A Chartist Tale.

Listen to “Before the Judge” ✊ — sung by Trystan Francis! In this song Zephaniah Williams sings of his torment in the Court Room, pleading his case to a Judge and Jury who didn't want to listen.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/HAbLgZQaZd4

Funded by Welsh Government through St David's Day Grant

29/08/2026

🔥 THE PEOPLE’S FIRE: A CHARTIST TALE
📅 4 October 2026 | 2pm
📍 Savoy Theatre, Monmouth

Tickets: www.monmouth-savoy.co.uk

🔥 MONMOUTH HAS A STORY TO TELL… 🔥

Did you know the infamous Chartist Trial took place at Shire Hall Monmouth — and that it was the last time the sentence of “hung, drawn and quartered” was handed down in the UK?

But behind the trial were real people. Who were the Chartists? What did they fight for? And what happened to those who stood trial?

🔥 THE PEOPLE’S FIRE: A CHARTIST TALE
📅 4 October 2026 | 2pm
📍 Savoy Theatre, Monmouth

Just a stone’s throw from where the trial took place.

Presented as part of the Gather Round - Monmouth Festival of Stories

www.gather-round.uk

19/08/2026

🔥 MONMOUTH HAS A STORY TO TELL… 🔥

Did you know the infamous Chartist Trial took place at Shire Hall Monmouth — and that it was the last time the sentence of “hung, drawn and quartered” was handed down in the UK?

But behind the trial were real people. Who were the Chartists? What did they fight for? And what happened to those who stood trial?

🔥 THE PEOPLE’S FIRE: A CHARTIST TALE
📅 4 October 2026 | 2pm
📍 Savoy Theatre, Monmouth

Just a stone’s throw from where the trial took place.

Presented as part of the Gather Round - Monmouth Festival of Stories

www.gather-round.uk

17/08/2026

🔥 Step into history with 'The People's Fire: A Chartist Tale'🔥

Experience the story of the Chartist Trial of 1839 brought vividly to life — walk with them in the Corn Exchange, Newport as the drama unfolds.

📅 Saturday 14th November 2026
⏰ 6pm & 8pm
🎟 Tickets £15
📍cornexchangenewport

www.ticketsource.co.uk/epic-theatre

Don’t miss this chance to live the story, feel the passion, and step into Newport’s past.

In collaboration with Newport Rising

12/08/2026

Two opportunities to see The People’s Fire – A Chartist Tale! 🔥

Step back to 1839 and experience one of the most important moments in Welsh history as Epic Theatre brings the Chartist struggle vividly to life.

📍 Monmouth – Savoy Theatre
📅 Sunday 4 October 2026
🕑 2pm
🎟️ £15
With Q&A with Chartist historians after the performance.

📍 Newport – Corn Exchange
📅 Saturday 14 November 2026
🕕 6pm & 8pm
🎟️ £15

Presented as part of Gather Round: Monmouth Festival of Stories & Newport Rising, this is a fantastic opportunity to experience history through live storytelling and theatre.

🎟️ Tickets available now:
Monmouth: www.monmouth-savoy.co.uk
Newport: www.epictheatre.co.uk

29/06/2026

🎄 DING D**G, IT'S CHRISTMAS! 🎄

Step back to Christmas Eve, 1954, where Fred and Ginger are hoping for nothing more than a cosy evening by the fire with a glass of sherry...

But with every ding d**g of the doorbell, another friend, neighbour or family member arrives, bringing festive fun, laughter and plenty of Christmas chaos!

✨ A heartwarming evening of comedy, music and Christmas cheer that's perfect for the whole family.

🎟️ Book your tickets now through the Savoy Theatre Monmouth website.

Don't miss this festive treat – we can't wait to welcome you this Christmas! 🎅🎁

19/05/2026

We’ve been working with to create a lasting record of the wonderful songs from The People’s Fire: A Chartist Tale.

Listen to “For Freedom We Stand” ✊ — the powerful opening song of the play, capturing the spirit, determination, and unity of the Chartist movement as ordinary people stand together to demand change.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/ejuupmyD7CM?si=9KX9Vs8GVhJUQfL6

Funded by Welsh Government through St David's Day Grant

We’ve been working with Cobra Studios to create a lasting record of the wonderful songs from The People’s Fire: A Chartist Tale.Listen to “For Freedom We Sta...

14/05/2026

Herstorytheatrecompany will be performing in two Monmouthshire venues over the coming weeks - bringing the story of Mary Frost to life! A wonderful original piece of drama close to our hearts.

We will be there up support the cast - will you?

Book now for Blake Theatre or Usk Memorial Hall 🔥

Usk Memorial Hall followers and people of Usk, STOP SCROLLING! The story of Pianoforte is coming the Memorial Hall on 23rd May.
A love story, a revolution, and a Monmouthshire jury with its mind made up before anyone sits down. If you like your history with teeth come and hear about this true story - a miscarriage of justice that tore apart a family for decades.

06/05/2026

We’ve been working with COBRA Music Studios to create a lasting record of the wonderful songs from The People’s Fire: A Chartist Tale.

Check out “Rising Sun”🌅 — a haunting and heartfelt piece by Sian Francis, performed with Rhian Hathaway & Sian Francis reflecting the voices of the wives left waiting after the 1839 Chartist trial at the Shire Hall, Monmouth.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/hH4hupmh0x4

Funded by Welsh Government - St David’s Day Grant

Rising Sun – from The People’s Fire: A Chartist TaleA moving song written by Sian Francis and performed by Rhian Hathaway & Sian Francis, recorded at Cobra S...