The Trial of Davros is a theatrical production featuring characters from the long-running British BBC science fiction television programme Doctor Who.
It was written by Kevin Taylor and Michael Wisher for Hyde Fundraisers, a group of science fiction fans who make and appear in replica costumes from TV series and films such as Doctor Who and Star Wars to raise funds for various charities.
[1] The play was performed on 16 July 2005 at the Tameside Hippodrome theatre, Ashton-under-Lyne, as part of the "Ashton Sci-Fi Weekend" and to mark the 20th anniversary of Hyde Fundraisers.
The original 1993 script was expanded with additional material by Kevin Taylor, contributions from Terry Molloy, and a new scene written by Michael Wisher.
In particular Michael Wisher and Terry Molloy had portrayed Davros in the Doctor Who television series,[5] while Peter Miles reprised his role as Nyder from Genesis of the Daleks in both productions.