What's it about?
Evacuated from London, ten year old William Beech finds himself living with the reclusive Tom Oakley. From two vastly different worlds the only thing that can bring them together is love and friendship.
24th - 27th July 2024
Ballard School
story by: | Adapted by David Wood From the novel by Michelle Magorian |
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directed by: | Sarah Haberfield |
Evacuated from London, ten year old William Beech finds himself living with the reclusive Tom Oakley. From two vastly different worlds the only thing that can bring them together is love and friendship.
OUR CAST
Tom Oakley – John Langridge
William Beech – Miles Sandford
Sammy the Dog Puppeteer – Honey Neal
Zach/Evacuee – Thomas Caton
Charlie Ruddles/Vicar/Policeman – Martin Bloor
Billeting Officer/Mrs Beech – Victoria Sandford
Mrs Fletcher/Londoner 2/Sister – Kerry Bloor
Dr Little/Ticket Collector – David Luker
Mrs Annie Hartridge/Londoner 1 – Belinda Neal
Betty Roberts (younger sister)/Londoner 2.5 – Amy Hamshere
Carrie/Evacuee – Thea Wright
Ginnie/Evacuee – Emily Day
George Fletcher – Harry Payne
Miss Thorne (AmDram producer)/Glad – Debbie Jetten
Miss Francis (librarian)/Mrs Stelton (psychiatrist) – Wendy Beaumont
Mr Miller/ARP Warden (London) – Ian Prescott
Miss Miller/Londoner 3/Nurse – Maddie Beard
Social Worker – Katie Butler
Ensemble also includes Laurel Sandford, Summer Biddle and Liv Stopes
THE CREW
Director – Sarah Haberfield
Stage Manager – Colin Bailey
Lighting and Sound Designer and Operator – Ben Sandford
Prompt – Lyn Lockyer
Props – Judy Anders & Monika Syta
Costume Co-ordinators – Katie Butler & Sarah Haberfield