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The Cross and the Switchblade
Adapted from the book by David Wilkerson, which has sold over 50 million copies worldwide, this play is a remarkable true story about urban renewal that takes a refreshing and poignant look at survival in the city.
It's the late 50's and New York is a city of gangs, drugs and violence where only the toughest survive. Certainly it is no place for a friendless Puerto Rican kid with a family he'd rather forget. But Nicky Cruz is no ordinary boy and when he is initiated into the ranks of the dreaded Mau Mau gang, his craziness and skill with a blade make him one of the most feared figures in the city's underworld.
David Wilkerson is a country preacher in a comfortable parish. So what on earth could possess him to go to New York to preach to the fighters, hookers and drug addicts armed with nothing but a bible? What will happen when David finally comes face to face with Nicky Cruz?
This pulsating play has toured across the UK to packed houses and critical acclaim.
‘A hard-hitting tale of courage and redemption which is genuinely inspiring’
Three Weeks
‘Strong. Stylish. Profound’
The Big Issue
Promotional videos downloadable opposite (right click 'save target as')
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Windows Media
3 minute trailer
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Real Video files below
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3 minute trailer
8 minute promo
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Touring May, June and July 2008
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Date
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Venue
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Time
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Price (Std/Cons)
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Contact
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23rd May
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Dormston Mill Theatre, Sedgley, Dudley (open dress rehearsal - special rate for tickets).
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7.30pm
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£5
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01384 454808
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26th - 27th May
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Palace Theatre, Paignton
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7.30pm
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£10/£8
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01803 665800
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29th May
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Princess Royal Performing Arts Centre, Guernsey
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7.30pm
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£15/£13
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01481 749999
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30th May
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Jersey Opera House, Jersey
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7.30pm
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£15/£13
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01534 511115
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2nd - 4th June
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Alhambra Studio Theatre, Bradford
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7.30pm
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£10/£8
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01274 432000
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5th - 6th June
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Rose Theatre, Ormskirk
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7.30pm
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£10/£8
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01695 584480
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7th June
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Burnley Mechanics, Burnley
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7.30pm
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£10/£8
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01282 664400
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10th - 11th June
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Riverhead Theatre, Louth
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7.30pm
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£10/£8
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01507 600350
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12th June
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Loughborough Town Hall Theatre, Loughborough
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7.30pm
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£10/£8
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01509 231914
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16th June
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Key Theatre, Peterborough
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7.30pm
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£10/£8
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01733 552439
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17th - 18th June
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Dearne Playhouse, Rotherham
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7.30pm
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£10/£8
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01709 894128
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19th June
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Forum 28, Barrow in Furness
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7.30pm
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£10/£8
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01229 820000
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20th - 21st June
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Theatr Gwynedd, Bangor
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7.30pm
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£10/£8
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01248 351708
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24th - 25th June
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Medina Theatre, Isle of Wight
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7.30pm
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£10/£8
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01983 527020
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26th June
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The Regent Centre, Christchurch
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7.30pm
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£10/£8
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01202 499199
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27th - 28th June
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St Mary's Theatre in the Castle, Hastings
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7.30pm
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£10/£8
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01424 446999
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1st - 2nd July
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The Customs House, South Shields
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7.30pm
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£10/£8
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01914 541234
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3rd July
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The Platform, Glasgow
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7.30pm
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£10/£8
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01412 769696
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4th - 5th July
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Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
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7.30pm
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£10/£8
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01224 635208
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If
you would like to host the Company for a performance in your area, or you
would like further details on Saltmine Theatre Company, please contact our Creative Arts Co-ordinator, on 01384 454807 or email creative@saltmine.org
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