Details

Loosely based on Hamlet, My Father's Son is set in the steel industry of Sheffield during a time of industrial dispute. The story focus's on Sam Eltham, a young grinder, avenging the 'accidental death' of this father. Produced by the Sheffield based theatre company MISTCO] as a youth musical in 1993, under the title of Made in Sheffield the piece has now grown form a one hour show into a full length musical. My Father's Son receives it's World Premiere at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield from July 14-17th 1999.

Cast/Performers

Josie Walker (Lizbeth Eltham), Michael Cahill (John Eltham), Edward Hogg (Sam), Gina Townend, Amanda Claire, Toby Beal, Joanne Gardner, Paul Scott, Sarah Johnson, Juliette Lowe

Creatives/Company

Book by: Stephen Clark
Lyrics: Stephen Clark
Music: Stephen Keeling
Director(s): Steven Dexter, David White (music), Stuart Andrews (music)
Choreographer: Villmore James
Lighting: Mark Doubleday