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), Elisa de Gray (puppeteer - Sammy the dog), Guy Lewis, Simon Markey, Abigail Matthews, Clark Devlin, Jane Milligan, Georgina Sutton (Miss Thorne), Hollie Taylor, Martha Seignior, James Staddon, Melle Stewart, Alex Taylor-McDowall (William - Bath only), Oliver Loades (Zach - Bath only)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Michelle Magorian
Lyrics(s): Michelle Magorian, Gary Carpenter (additional lyrics)
Music: Gary Carpenter
Producer(s): Fiery Angel, Ambassador Theatre Group, Fiery Dragons, The Children's Touring Partnership, Chichester Festival Theatre
Director: Angus Jackson