Performance

Venue	Open Air Theatre
Town	West End
County	Greater London
From	13th May 2016
Opened	19th May 2016
To	12th June 2016
Open Air Theatre (V403)
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Date of change: 5 Apr 16 - T0795184005
Date of change: 10 Nov 15 - T0795184005

Running Wild

Work:: Running Wild (S1324318110)

'Mum and Dad would have loved this. Except... I'm here with you, Oona. Because... you're who I need now. As long as I'm with you, I'm OK. Maybe one day you'll carry me out of this jungle like you carried me in.' Following the tragic death of his father, everyone is keen to help young Will. When his grandmother suggests an Indonesian holiday it's a dream opportunity to encounter the elephants he adores and learn about his own heritage. No-one could foresee the world-changing events of Boxing Day 2004. Or the remarkable elephant who would carry Will deep into the jungle after the Tsunami. But before he can allow the orangutans, monkeys, snakes and other animals to heal his wounds, he has to escape the hunters and their terrifying boss, the evil palm oil king, Mr Anthony. This thrilling and touching tale of healing and the power of nature is set in the magnificent landscape of Cass Sculpture Foundation, against the backdrop of monumental sculptures and dramatic settings.

Book by

Michael Morpurgo

Production:: (T0795184005)

The cast will be completed by an ensemble of 57 young performers from the local community aged between 9 to 19, alternating performances in two groups, making this Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's largest ever production.

Producer	Open Air Theatre
Producer	Chichester Festival Theatre
Adapted by	Samuel Adamson
Director	Timonty Sheader
Director	Dale Rooks
Design	Finn Caldwell (puppets)
Design	Toby Olie (puppets)
Design	Paul Wills
Music	Rod Paton
Sound	Nick Powell (Sound Score)
Sound	Nick Lidster (for Autograph)
Director	Jessica Ronane (casting director)
Director	Nick Lidster (Ensemble casting)
Director	Barbara Houseman (Season Associate Director)
Performer	Joshua Fernandes (Will - some dates)
Performer	Tyler Osborne (Will - some dates)
Performer	Ava Potter (Will - some dates)
Performer	Hattie Ladbury (Mum / Geraldine)
Performer	Ira Mandela Siobhan (Dad / Hunter)
Performer	Eric Mallett (Grandad / Kaya)
Performer	Joyce Henderson (Grandma)
Performer	Stephen Ventura (Mr Anthony)
Performer	Okorie Chukwu (Red Bandana / Mahout)
Performer	Laura Cubbitt (puppeteer)
Performer	Ben Thompson (puppeteer)
Performer	Michael Taibi (puppeteer)
Performer	John Leader (puppeteer)
Performer	Sarah Mardel (puppeteer)
Performer	Stuart Angell (puppeteer)
Performer	Fred Davis
Performer	Romina Hytten

Listing:: L02078835550

Production details

The cast will be completed by an ensemble of 57 young performers from the local community aged between 9 to 19, alternating performances in two groups, making this Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's largest ever production.

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