A powerful courtroom drama that inspired a multi-Oscar nominated film starring Paul Newman, is set to thrill theatregoers next month.
The Verdict tells the story of Frank Galvin, a washed-up veteran lawyer and an alcoholic. He is presented with one last chance to redeem himself when he is given an open-and-shut medical malpractice case that no one thinks he can win.
Up against the establishment, he refuses an out-of-court settlement, believing it is negligence that has condemned a young mother. Smelling a cover-up, he instead takes the case – and the entire legal system – to court…
It has been described by critics as ‘compelling’, ‘superb’ and ‘captivating’, and has a 15-strong cast, including Jason Merrells, who has appeared in Agatha Raisin, Emmerdale, Casualty, Waterloo Road, and Nigel Barber, Richard Walsh, Reanne Farley, Vincent Pirillo, Okon Jones, Michael Lunney, Sarah Shelton, Jason Wilson, Teresa Jennings, Holly Jackson Walters, James Morley, Bruce Chattan, Anna Arthur and Dave Speck.
It will be performed at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford from Tuesday, July 4, to Saturday, July 8. Tickets cost from £28, with concessions from £12.
For more information or to book, log on to: Yvonne-Arnaud.co.uk, or call the box office on: 01483 440000, from 10am to 5pm daily except Sundays.
