Details

A tale of two cities: Gloucester and London. A tale of two orphans at the Coram Hospital for Deserted Children: Toby, saved from an African slave ship and Aaron, the abandoned son of the heir to a great estate. A tale of fathers and sons, set in the dark heart of 18th-century England. An epic adventure filled with danger and excitement. <br/><br>Age advisory 12+ due to some of the themes covered. This cast will be joined by an ensemble of 12 children.

Cast/Performers

Will Antenbring (Alexander Ashbrook), Louisa Binder (Young Alexander / Aaron Dangerfield), Pandora Clifford (Lady Ashbrook / Mrs Hendry), Rhianna Dorris (Melissa Milcote / Angel), Holly Freeman (Isobel Ashbrook), Aled Gomer (Meshak Gardiner), Harry Gostelow (Sir William Ashbrook), Tallulah Greive (Alice Ashbrook), Rebecca Hayes (Young Thomas Ledbury), Tom Hier (Thomas Ledbury), Jewelle Hutchinson (Miss Price / Toby Gaddarn), Debbie Korley (Mrs Milcote), Milo McCarthy (Edward Ashbrook), Jo McInnes (Mrs Lynch), Samuel Oatley (Otis Gardiner / Philip Gaddarn), James Staddon (Theodore Claymore / George Frederic Handel)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Jamila Gavin
Adapted by: Helen Edmundson
Producer: Chichester Festival Theatre
Director(s): Anna Ledwich, Chi-San Howard (movement), Annelie Powell (CDG - casting)
Design: Simon Higlett
Lighting: Emma Chapman
Music: Max Pappenheim
Sound: Max Pappenheim
Musical Director: Stephen Higgins
Other: Ben Arkell (production manager)