Details

Coinciding with the centenary of the First World War, The Return of the Soldier is a new musical adaptation of Rebecca West's remarkable 1918 novella of the home front. An intensely bitter-sweet tale dissects the very different love of three women for one man. When Christopher returns from the war, shell-shocked, there are profound consequences for each of them. With a cast of six, this powerful new drama with its rich and arresting score becomes an eloquent treatise on the nature of love, truth, memory and loss. In the end, only an extraordinary sacrifice will restore the fragile status quo.

Cast/Performers

Chris Jenkins (Christopher), Tessa Kadler (Kitty), Marc Pickering (William / Dr Anderson), Esme Sears (Jenny), Naomi Slights (Margaret)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Tim Sanders
Lyrics: Tim Sanders
Music: Charles Miller
Producer: Hope Mill
Director(s): Charlotte Westenra, Jane Deitch (casting director)
Musical Director: Daniel Jarvis
Choreographer: Matthew Cole
Lighting: Aaron J Dootson
Sound: Findlay Claydon
Design: Simon Anthoy Wells
Costume: Leah Sames