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Elephant’s Graveyard livestreams 17th – 19th September
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Elephant’s Graveyard livestreams 17th – 19th September

A circus longing to be famous meets a tiny town in Tennessee that wants something to break the monotony - in the end both get what they wish for with deadly results. The true tale of the only known lynching of an elephant, the award-winning Elephant’s Graveyard will be available to stream from Thursday 17th September. Set in September of 1914, the play combines historical fact and legend. Economic value, vengeance and public image tear up a community who were just looking for a show. Elephant’s Graveyard explores the deep-seated American craving for spectacle, violence and revenge. This timely, mesmerising tragedy resonates as it interrogates the repercussions that follow when the mob get what they demand.  Director Colin Blumenau comments, We shouldn't be feeling too sorry for o...