As part of Macready Fringe Preview, Stratford Productions present Macready! Dickens' Theatrical Friend Age Guidance: 12+ Running Time: 80 minutes, no interval 12/10 Written and performed by Mark Stratford This highly-acclaimed solo play tells the compelling story of the great Victorian actor-manager, Macready - the man whom our great theatre is named after and to whom Charles Dickens dedicated his novel "Nicholas Nickleby." A must for drama fans, this remarkable true tale captures the sheer joy, graft and tribulations of a life lived in theatre. It's a glorious tribute to a theatrical pioneer! With passion, humour, emotion, and an array of characters, Stratford takes us on a journey through the fascinating world of Victorian theatre and the extraordinary, yet conflicted life of Macready, from his first tentative steps on stage in a tatty country theatre to his final ever performance at the mighty Drury Lane! OFFIES AWARDS FINALIST 2025 " A fascinating play about the life and loves of William Charles Macready...Fringe Theatre doesnt get much better than this " Theatre & Arts Reviews " Stratford gives a polished, confident and relaxed performance. He knows his character inside out...This doesnt feel like acting...it feels as if we are hearing from the man himself " Theatre & Tonic " A wonderful example of a fascinating subject beautifully brought to life by an amazing writer/actor...Fringe theatre at its absolute finest " LondonTheatre1