Chariots of Fire

Details

1924. The Paris Olympic Games. A devout Scottish Christian runs for the glory of God. An English Jew runs to overcome prejudice. Two young track athletes. A battle fraught with social and political pressures to gain acceptance and represent Great Britain. Based on the extraordinary true story of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, Chariots of Fire is a tale of hope, honour and belief, prevailing in the face of overwhelming odds.

Cast/Performers

Bethany Antonia (Florence / Frank), Adam Bregman (Harold Abrahams), Richard Cant (Master of Caius), Waleed Elgadi (Sam / As Cast), Bessy Ewa (Sybil), Sally Frith (As Cast), Tom Glenister (Aubrey Montague), Mark Lockyer (Master of Trinity), Lois Pearson (Jennie / As Cast), Eddie-Joe Robinson (Schloz / As Cast), Seb Slade (Watson / As Cast), Ciaran Stewart (Sandy / As Cast), Michael Wallace (Eric Liddell), Leo Wan (The Prince of Wales / As Cast), Benjamin Westerby (Andrew Lindsay), Iverson Yabut (As Cast)

Creatives/Company

Adapted by: Mike Bartlett (based on the Enigma Productions Limited Motion Picture)
Producer: Sheffield Theatres
Director(s): Robert Hastie, Lilac Yosiphon (associate director), Ben Wright (movement), Stuart Burt (CDG - casting), Chantell Walker (assistant)
Design: Ben Stones
Lighting: Richard Howell
Sound: Alexandra Braithwaite
Music: Frew
Other: Anita Gilbert (dialect coach)