On The Waterfront tells the story of a dock worker and former boxer, Terry Malloy, testifying against the mob-controlled unions of the New York docks, despite his brother’s and friend’s involvement. This idealised ‘hero’ in a world of violence and corruption mirrored the actual events of the time, and could be seen as an attempt by the author Budd Schulberg to justify or explain his reasons for appearing before the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC) to give up the names of suspected Communists, as did the film’s director, Elia Kazan.

Political tensions at the time resulted in the grossly unjust hearings under the veil of protecting America’s interest’s. Today, similar prejudices threaten our rights to freedom of thought and speech, whilst invading our private lives. Do our institutions really have any freedom loving patriotic voices anymore?

Please join us for a FREE talk with a special guest speaker, here at Nottingham Playhouse – all you need is a ticket to see the show!

On The Waterfront runs from Friday 18th April to Saturday 3rd May. Call our Box Office on 0115 9419419 and quote ‘Two4One Talk Offer’ for up to 4 tickets half price & reserve your seat for the pre-show talk.
*Offer does not apply to tickets already purchased and bargain seats. Subject to a booking fee and availability. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Offer not available online