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Post Office Scandal Play Tours UK
28 Jan
Summary
- A play about the Post Office scandal, Glitch, is touring nationally.
- It highlights the story of Pam Stubbs, who lost everything due to the Horizon system.
- The production aims to raise awareness among those unaware of the scandal.
A play dramatizing the Post Office scandal, "Glitch," is set to tour the UK between February and April. The production, which debuted to sold-out crowds in June 2024 and secured £85,000 for its tour, centers on the devastating experience of subpostmistress Pam Stubbs. Stubbs, from Barkham, near Wokingham, lost her home and business due to errors from the Horizon computer system.
Many in her small community were unaware of her plight. Local playwright Zannah Kearns penned the work, produced by RABBLE Theatre. The play's name is inspired by an email from then Post Office boss Paula Vennells.
Over 900 sub-postmasters faced prosecution due to the faulty Horizon system, leading to financial ruin and imprisonment for many. In 2017, a landmark legal action was initiated by 555 sub-postmasters. By June 2025, over £1bn had been awarded to thousands affected. Actress Jo Howarth, portraying Stubbs, emphasized the importance of capturing human detail, while director Gareth Taylor confirmed Stubbs' active involvement in the play's development.
