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Inspired by the National Portrait Gallery Collection, Ghosts in the Gallery tells the story of a girl called B, who has run away from home and finds herself locked in the gallery on Halloween. But she soon realises she is not alone as the portraits come to life and lead her on an adventure across the Gallery walls.

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Author: Paul Sirett

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Archive listings for Ghosts in the Gallery (2008)

Work type: Play.

T1331769768

A cast of four actors will take on over 30 characters (including Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII, Shakespeare, Queen Victoria, Beatrix Potter and Winston Churchill) as the National Portrait Gallery comes to life on Polka’s stage. The play, directed by Polka’s Artistic Director, Jonathan Lloyd, will explore British history, identity and heritage through the eyes of a young British black girl.Director Jonathan Lloyd. Design Rachana Jadhav. Lighting Michael Nabarro. Music James Hesford. Sound James Hesford. Performer Patricia Thompson. Performer Mark Bixter. Performer Sarah Belcher. Performer David Broughton Davies.

26 Sep 08 to 1 Nov 08

Polka Theatre for Children, Outer London :: V324
listing details L01829280406

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