The Alhambra Theatre is a beautiful and historic theatre located in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. It was built in 1914 and was originally used as a cinema and music hall. The theatre has undergone several renovations and restorations over the years, with the latest being completed in 1986, which restored the theatre to its former grandeur.

Today, the Alhambra Theatre is a popular venue for a variety of performances, including West End shows, musicals, plays, and concerts. The theatre has a seating capacity of over 1,400 and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to provide the best possible experience for performers and audiences alike. On the 9th of May 2023,’ An Inspector Calls’ will be performed to live audiences until the 13th of May 2023.

 

J.B. Priestley (1894-1984) was an English novelist, playwright, and social commentator. He was born and raised in Bradford, Yorkshire, and before beginning a prosperous writing career, he served in the First World War. Priestley frequently addressed social issues in his writings and promoted societal equality and compassion. His most well-known work is the play "An Inspector Calls," which is still widely read and influential in Britain. Priestley was a vocal opponent of prejudice and the misuse of authority by the affluent and privileged throughout his career. He supported more extensive social and economic changes and was a member of the socialist Fabian Society. Priestley's writings are still read and studied widely, and his reputation as a writer and social critic is still very much alive.

 

 

 

 

An Inspector Calls" is a thought-provoking play written by J.B. Priestley in 1945. The play is set in 1912 and centres on the wealthy Birling family as they celebrate Sheila's engagement to Gerald Croft, the son of a rival industrialist.

 

However, Inspector Goole, who is looking into the suicide of a young working-class girl named Eva Smith, arrives and ends their celebration. Inspector Goole exposes the Birling family's participation in the girl's death through a series of interrogations, with each member having contributed to her downward spiral. 

 

The message of the play is to highlight the theme of responsibility, emphasising the idea that actions have consequences. The play is a critique of the social hierarchy system of the  early 20th century and highlights the hypocrisy of the privileged.

 

Priestley uses Inspector Goole as a mouthpiece to deliver a message of social responsibility, urging the characters and the audience to recognise their role in society and the importance of empathy and compassion. The play ultimately argues that it is only by taking responsibility for our actions and treating others with respect that we can build a just society.