Two hundred years ago the British were the world’s leaders in the slave trade. The fight to abolish this horrific practise is a gripping story of persistence, self-sacrifice and courage. From the trading cities of Liverpool and Bristol, and the hallowed chambers of the House of Commons to the fiery hell of the Jamaican slave rebellion ‘The Chainbreakers’ is a fast paced journey through the turbulent history of the battle for abolition. 

Brought to the stage by the writers and performers of the Saltmine Creative Arts, this production is presented in support of the ‘ Stop the Traffik’ campaign.

How many people does it take to change the world?

Touring throughout 2007 & 2008. Cost £395 + travel.

The majority of David’s theatre training was at Amersham College following which he was at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. David joined Saltmine Theatre Company in 1989 and has performed in all their major productions. He became leader of the Theatre Company in 1991 and the Artistic Director of Saltmine in 1998. He has written numerous sketches for Saltmine over the years as well as dramatising ‘The Hiding Place’, ‘The Cross and the Switchblade’ and ‘God’s Smuggler’ for the stage.

Richard is an experienced actor, director, writer and workshop leader. He studied English at St Andrews University and has toured extensively with Riding Light Roughshod and Riding Lights Theatre Company. With David Robinson he has co-directed many of Saltmine’s recent productions as well as writing ‘Emma’s Mystery’for Saltmine Theatre Company and ‘Beauty and the Feast’and ‘More than a Christmas Carol’for Red Balloon Theatre Company. He has recently written and performed in a series of short films entitled ‘The Follower’.

Heather grew up in a little Hampshire town called Alton where she always loved to take part in drama and music. She studied Drama at college and attained Grade 8 Singing. Heather then read Psychology at Leicester University which she thoroughly enjoyed and continued to perform musically. In October 2006 she started working for Saltmine and has taken part in various exciting activities since then!