Theatre: Convicted on a comma: The trial of Roger Casement.

Saturday, October 8, 2016 - 20:00

 A new play on Roger Casement written, directed and narrated by Brian Gillespie to mark the centenary of his execution. Roger Casement is a figure who is central to the story of the Easter Rising (Dublin 1916), but also a man who strode the world stage as a courageous reforming anti-colonialist. How did a lord of the realm, and a passionate humanitarian and diplomat who changed the course of colonial history, come to be hanged in Pentonville Prison as a traitor? How strong was the case against him? Who defended him? What dark forces mobilised against him? 8pm. Old Council Chambers, Trades Hall, cnr Victoria & Lygon Sts, Carlton South (enter via Victoria St). $30/$25. Bookings: ph 9372 9170.