Details

Two witnesses to a maritime disaster resolve to support the futures of the families of those lost, while a modern-day coxswain's daughter grapples with her family's long legacy of life-saving. After the devastating loss of crews responding to the shipwreck of the Mexico off the coast of Southport in 1886, the Macaras launch their own mission with an initiative that will change the course of charity fundraising across the nation. Newly qualified navigator, Shannon, feeling ever in the shadow of her station-legend dad, Eddie, awaits her chance to prove she has earnt her place on their lifeboat. Centuries have passed, equipment evolved, but the courage remains the same. As a sinking yacht issues a desperate mayday call, and with time running out, Shannon faces the age-old question for mariners past: How far will you go to save the life of a stranger?

Cast/Performers

Hannah Azuonye (Marion Macara), Lara Lewis (Shannon), Gerard McDermott (Eddie), Tom Moores (Charles Macara), Olivia Thompson (Mrs Johnson)

Creatives/Company

Author: Jon Hare
Director(s): Charlotte Westenra, Alasdair Buchan (associate director)
Musical Director(s): Mary Erskine, Rob Gathercole (associate MD)
Design: Anna Kelsey
Lighting: Sam Bernstein
Sound: Joe Dines
Company: PlayWell Productions