The Remarkable Dr McCavity and his Travelling Surgery

Dr McCavity, November Club’s very own Quack Dentist, made his way through the streets of Morpeth with his remarkable mobile surgery. Accompanied by his glamorous assistant Ginger Vitis, Dr McCavity takes us back to the nineteenth century when quackery of all kinds was commonplace.

Audiences experienced his tooth-drawing skills, whilst he regales you with details from his travels across North East England. If you’re fortunate you’ll be given a very special prescription, in rhyme, to mark the 50th birthday of the Northern Poetry Library.

Written by Fiona Ellis
Directed by Cinzia Hardy
Designed by Imogen Cloet

Photography Jason Thompson

Part of Great Northumberland 2018 - 56 days of free arts, culture and heritage events in Northumberland.
Supported by Northumberland County Council.

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