The Liquorice Story

About

The Liquorice Story is a unique play produced by students from New College Pontefract, telling the story of Pontefract and its distinct and unique relationship with liquorice.

Developed through extensive research with local community groups such as the Pontefract Heritage Partnership, The Liquorice Story provides a rich, comprehensive exploration of the town’s past. Exploring liquorice’s origins in the town, when medieval knights returned from the crusade and planted it at Pontefract Castle, the play follows its history through to the modern-day mass production of liquorice sweets. By the end of the performance, audiences will find out why the town of Pontefract has such a unique place in Yorkshire’s history, and how a simple plant can have such a significant impact on a community over hundreds of years.

The first performance of this play will take part in the John Godber Theatre, New College Pontefract, and will then be taken on a tour to local primary schools across the district. This production is suitable for all ages and will include an post show Q&A session with the Student performers about their research and production of this play.

The Liquorice Story has been supported with a Culture Grant from Wakefield Council as part of Our Year – Wakefield District 2024.

Access facilities

• Accessible Car Parking
• Accessible Toilet
• Assistance Dogs Welcome
• Changing Places Facility
• Guide Dogs Welcome
• SEND
• Wheelchair Accessible