Performance

Venue	Mercury Theatre
	Also: Studio
Town	Colchester
County	Essex
From	30th August 2013
To	14th September 2013
When	19:30. Sat Mat 14:30. Sep13 12 Mat 13:30
Mercury Theatre (V37)
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Date of change: 26 Nov 12 - T1849539512

The Butterfly Lion

Work:: The Butterfly Lion (S1071674051)

From the award winning writer of War Horse comes this inspiring tale of enduring friendship. From the African veld to the battlefields of First World War France, follow the adventures of Bertie and the White Lion as they strive to find sanctuary amongst devastating adversity. As a young boy living in Africa, Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub, but is forced to part with it when he is sent to boarding school and the lion is sold to a circus. Bertie vows he will see his friend again, but little does he realise the incredible journey his life will take him on before that momentous day finally comes. Age 8-14

Author

Michael Morpurgo

Production:: (T01154858043)

Producer	Bill Kenwright
Company	Mercury Theatre Colchester
Director	Daniel Buckroyd
Design	Juliet Shillingford
Design	Sue Pyecroft (puppets)
Music	Carlton Edwards
Lighting	Mark Dymock
Director	Matthew Cullum (associate / movement)
Performer	Gwen Taylor (Millie)
Performer	Gina Isaac (Matron / Bertie's Mother / Ensemble / u / s Millie / Nanny / Nurse)
Performer	Michael Palmer (Latin Master / Bertie's Father / Colonel / Ensemble / u / s Captain / Soldier / Cafe Owner / Mr Cook)
Performer	Lloyd Notice (Lion / Mr Cook)
Performer	Sydney K Smith (Farm Hand / Merlot / Soldier / Ensemble / u / s Lion / Ambulance Driver)
Performer	Sam Clark (Farm Hand / Merlot's Assistant / Ambulance Driver / Ensemble)
Performer	Christopher Hogben (Basher Beaumont / Farmhand / Captain / Cafe Owner / Ensemble / u / s Latin Master / Bertie's Father / Colonel / Merlot / Merlot's Assistant)
Performer	Adam Buchanan (Michael / Bertie)
Performer	Tracy Bargate (Nanny / Nurse / Ensemble / u / s Matron / Bertie's Mother)

Listing:: L0162032759

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