January 2006 – The Merchants of Gloucester

Set in 18th century Gloucester, we tell the story of merchant sailors Joseph Clutterbuck, Captain Chamberlain and George Beaumont who are returning from a two-year voyage at sea. Upon their arrival home, they are met by Joseph's mother, Mrs Clutterbuck, his childhood sweetheart, Catherine Willoughby and her father, Samuel Willoughby. Joseph soon finds out that Gloucester is being terrorised by the evil tax collector, Matthew Grimwald who threatens to send Samuel to the workhouse, run by the despicable Ma Brannigan, and wed Catherine. Framed as a pirate, can Joseph escape incarceration in time to stop Matthew and save his love?!

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