SPANIEL In The Works Theatre are back in the Everyman Studio in Cheltenham this Friday and Saturday, October 7 and 8 with a new play, The Sentence, written by Martin Lytton, a member of the Everyman Writers Group.

The Sentence is the story of John Scrivener who, in the 16th century was sentenced to death by burning. His crime was to translate the Bible into English.

His daughter Joan was sentenced to light the fire. Both are the victims of illogical and unreasonable rules which have angry echoes for anyone confronted by an insane enforcement of law which is outdated, outmoded and cruel.

This powerful play explores themes of language and justice looking at the difficulties facing people who dare to challenge authority.

  •  The Sentence is at the Everyman Studio on Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8 at 7.45pm. Tickets £11.50 (£10 concessions) everymantheatre.org.uk 01242 572573.