Inherit The Wind

Inherit The Wind: When a teacher Bertram Cates violates state law, he is at the heart of the case that not only shakes the United States, but also resonate throughout the world.

He is considered one of the great American plays of the twentieth century, capturing, Lawrence and Lee of the drama is inspired by the well-known areas of “monkey trial.” In 1925, schoolteacher John domains accused of violating the statute of Tennessee, teaching Darwinian evolution to his students. Two legal titans against each other when it’s close knit community puts freedom of thought on the court.

Film version of the game released in 1960 starring Spencer Tracy and Gene Kelly received four nominations at the Oscars. This production marks the 150 anniversary of the publication of Darwin’s Origin of Species. ”

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

Award-winning director Trevor Nunn directs an outstanding ensemble cast including Kevin Spacey and David Troughton in this fascinating part of American history has played in the exciting drama of the courtroom.

Trevor Nunn returns to the Old Vic after the success of Richard II, starring Kevin Spacey. In addition to his musical credits – which include such hits as Cats, Les Miserables and Starlight Express – Trevor Nunn was artistic director of the RSC for eighteen years, and in 1996 became artistic director of the National Theatre. His most recent credits include Hamlet (Old Vic), King Lear and The Seagull (RSC) and “A Little Night Music in the West End.

Old Vic artistic director Kevin Spacey has appeared in an ill-Moon, Richard II and the speed of the plow in the Old Vic.