RABBLE Theatre present

Glitch

The True Story of the Post Office Scandal

Thu 5 – Sat 7 Mar, 2026 Archive
Glitch is an inspirational true story, based on the experiences of Pam Stubbs and her colleagues.

Pam Stubbs has been sub-postmistress of Barkham Post Office for over twenty years, respected and loved by the community.

But when unexplained discrepancies start appearing in her accounts, Pam soon finds herself at the heart of the biggest miscarriage of justice in English legal history.

The play was created with sub-postmistresses and masters affected by the events, key members of the legal process and commissioned by the University of Reading.

“Go and see this piece of theatre. It has a visceral effect that is very, very powerful.” – Nick Wallis, Investigative Journalist.

“Your production was amazing. Thank you so much for keeping the story alive.” – Seema Misra, sub-postmistress, wrongly imprisoned whilst pregnant.

 

Venue

Main House

Overview

Time: 7:30pm & 2:30pm
Performance duration: 85 minutes (no interval)
Advisories: This production contains scenes and dialogue referencing suicide, self-harm, and domestic violence, as well as the use of strobe lighting.

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Glitch — National Tour (Teaser) 2026

Cast

Joanne Howarth

Pam Stubbs

Naveed Khan

David / Daljit / Greem / Sir Alan Bates

Sabina Netherclift

Kay Linnell / Swift / Hilary

Laura Pennycard

Nora / Tracey / Jan / Judge

Creatives

Zannah Kearns

Writer

Gareth Taylor

Director

Beth Flintoff

Dramaturg

Caitlin Abbott

Designer

Oliver Welsh

Lighting Designer

Benjamin Hudson

Music & Sound Designer

Elizabeth Conaghan

Original Concept Creator

Glitch Pre-Show Talk

Join us at Derby Theatre for a pre-show talk before the performance of Glitch.
Join members of the team from Rabble Theatre and special guests for a fascinating insight into how the Horizon scandal, and the personal experiences of former sub-postmistress Pam Stubbs, were transformed into the powerful stage production, Glitch.
BOOK NOW FOR THE PRE-SHOW TALK