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The People's Fire
  • The People's Fire
  • Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine
  • Shire Hall Courtroom
  • Shire Hall Courtroom

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Enjoy a unique and immersive five-part theatrical experience at Monmouth's Shire Hall Museum.

'The People's Fire: A Chartist Tale' takes you inside the very walls where history was made during the Chartist Trial of 1839. From the cells to the court room discover first-hand how the trial unfolded, and re-live the experiences of those who took part.

This play features five original songs and a powerful ensemble cast, bringing the passion and fire of the Charitst movement to life in the place it all happened.

All profits will be donated to local charities in Monmouth, supporting our community while we honour its remarkable past.

Experience history. Feel the fire. Be part of The People’s Fire.

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
General Admission£15.81 per adult

£15, plus £0.81 admission fee.

All profits will be donated to local Monmouth Charities.

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Related

Shire Hall Monmouth SunshineShire Hall Museum, Monmouth, MonmouthShire Hall is a former Court of Assizes and Quarter Sessions in the centre of Monmouth, South Wales. It is a Grade I listed, classically designed building in Agincourt Square at the top of Monnow Street.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible Seating
  • Accessible Toilet
  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets
  • Facilities for hearing impaired

Children

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children welcome

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Facilities for conferencing

Property Facilities

  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
  • Gift shop
  • Postbox
  • Public toilets
  • Smoking not allowed

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Glendower Street car park is located 0.2miles away from Shire Hall Museum. The Car Park is paid, for a maximum of two hours. Accessible bays are provided, with Blue Badge Holders having free parking in any bay.

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Public Transport Directions

Bus Stops are available along Agincourt Square, within 30 yards of the entrance.

Monmouth Bus Station is 0.3 miles away

The People's Fire : A Chartist Tale

Type:Play

Shire Hall, Agincourt Square, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DY
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Opening Times

Season (7 Dec 2025 - 8 Dec 2025)
DayTimes
Sunday - Monday19:00 - 21:00

* Event will last approximately 2 hours, with communal singing in the foyer after the play.

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