Details

Sad and troubled, young William Beech is evacuated to the idyllic English countryside as Britain stands on the brink of World War II and is billeted with the curmudgeonly recluse Tom Oakley. Tom and Will build a remarkable and moving friendship, an unlikely bond which transforms them both, only to have their newfound happiness shattered when Will is summoned back to London by his mother. Heart-warming and inspiring, this story of two broken souls at opposite ends of the age scale celebrates the value of love and proves that friendship knows no barriers.

Cast/Performers

David Troughton (Tom Oakley), Clark Devlin, Elisa de Grey, Guy Lewis, Simon Markey, Abigail Matthews, Jane Milligan, Martha Seignior, James Staddon, Melle Stewart, Georgina Sutton, Hollie Taylor, Joe Reynolds IWilliam - some dates), Freddy Hawkins IWilliam - some dates), Alex Taylor-McDowall IWilliam - some dates), Sonny Kirby (Zach - some dates), Harrison Noble (Zach - some dates), Oliver Loades (Zach - some dates)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Michelle Magorian
Lyrics(s): Michelle Magorian, Gary Carpenter (additional lyrics)
Music(s): Gary Carpenter, Matthew Scott
Producer(s): Fiery Angel, The Ambassador Theatre Group, Fiery Dragons, The Children's Touring Partnership, Chichester Festival Theatre
Director: Angus Jackson
Design(s): Robert Innes Hopkins, Toby Olie (puppets)
Lighting: Tim Mitchell
Sound: Gregory Clarke
Choreographer: Lizzi Gee