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Lou Beckett is a playwright recognised for plays that often blend historical themes with contemporary relevance. Notable plays include ‘Bletchley Girls,’ which is based on the true story of women codebreakers during World War II. The stage play was adapted into a popular three-part audio play when the touring production was cancelled due to Covid. Lou’s play, ‘Rotten Luck’, was awarded an Arts Council grant following a competition that provided three plays with production funding. Beckett’s plays frequently explore themes of resilience and empowerment, as seen in ‘A Rose by Any Other Name,’ which has recently had a successful five-part Southwest tour.
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Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
When writing my play about two young women wanting to build a statue to an accomplished woman in Cheltenham, I thought it would be helpful to speak to a member of Cheltenham City Council. By sheer good luck, I phoned Flo Clucas. Flo has a distinguished background, having served as Councillor and Deputy Leader on Liverpool City Council before arriving in Cheltenham. While there, she played a key role in having a statue built to Kitty Wilkinson, often called the 'Saint of the Slums' in Liverpool.
In the interview, she proposes her candidate for a Cheltenham statue, Josephine Butler, and advises what steps could be taken to get a statue built.
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