When science teacher Bertram Cates violates a state law he finds himself
at the centre of a court case that not only shakes the United States but
resonates across the world.

Award-winning Director Trevor Nunn directs an outstanding ensemble cast including Kevin Spacey and David Troughton in this fascinating slice of American history played out in a thrilling courtroom drama.

Considered one of the great American plays of the twentieth century Lawrence and Lee’s grippingly relevant drama is inspired by the famous Scopes ‘Monkey’ Trial. In 1925 school teacher John Scopes stood accused of violating a Tennessee statute by teaching Darwin’s theory of evolution to his students. Two legal titans confront each other when this close knit community puts freedom of thought on trial.

“He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind:
and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart”
(Proverbs 11:29)

The original film starred Spencer Tracey and Gene Kelly received four academy awards nominations!

INHERIT THE WIND, The Old Vic, The Cut, London, SE1 8NB
Box Office number 0844 871 7628
18 September – 20 December 2009
www.oldvictheatre.com