Plymouth man behind Post Office scandal play 'hopes it can help bring pressure to secure compensation'
The creator of the show has been speaking to us on World Theatre Day
The Plymouth man behind a play - telling the story of the Horizon IT Scandal - says he hopes it'll help speed up the fight for compensation.
Called 'Glitch', it follows what happened to sub-postmistress Pam Stubbs and last night opened at Plymouth's Theatre Royal.
Ms Stubbs spent two decades as sub-postmistress of Barkham Post Office and the show was commissioned by the University of Reading - before the ITV drama Mr Bates Vs The Post Office aired - to shed a light on what producers call the 'ongoing injustice'.
Toby Davies, the Plymouth born artistic director of 'Rabble' - which specialises in telling stories about women on stage - says those impacted by the scandal have been to watch the performance and praised its portrayal.
Mr Davies said that afterwards 'people come up' to him 'crying furious, really, really wanting to do something about it'.
He added: "We have a bit in the programme about what you can do and it's really, as Pam herself said, keep talking about it.
"Write to your MP, that's an actual action that she wants us all to take - just to keep it being talked about."
He added: "It's not really headlines news at the moment, is it, and that's annoying to the sub-postmasters and mistresses as there's still so many people waiting."
It comes as the charity which oversees Theatre Royal Plymouth is celebrating World Theatre Day with a new video:
The venue is 'the largest regional producing theatre in the UK' and aims to 'support local artists, nurtures creativity in young people and those who face disadvantages, as well as generating millions for the local economy'.
Last year's biggest show was Hamilton, which attracted 60,000 audience members from across the globe.
The venue delivered an estimated £53.3 million economic impact in the city and the wider South West region - up from £45.9m the previous year, marking the most successful period in the theatre’s history.
Chief Executive and Artistic Director James Mackenzie-Blackman, said: “Last year was a momentous year for Theatre Royal Plymouth as we celebrated the most financially successful period in our history.
“World Theatre Day is a powerful reminder that theatre is more than entertainment; it’s a source of pride and connection and really makes a difference to both people and the economy.”