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On Friday 13th September 1940, the cruise ship City of Benares set sail for Canada. Onboard were 90 evacuees escaping the relentless bombing and dangers of war torn Britain. Four days into the crossing, the ship was torpedoed and sank. Only seven of the evacuees survived. Two girls, Bess Walder and Beth Cumming, spent 19 terrifying hours in the water on an upturned lifeboat. They willed each other to survive. Lifeboat is inspired by the true story of their friendship, courage and the twist of fate that allowed them to live to tell their tale. Recommended for age 10+

Cast/Performers

Amy McGregor (Beth Cummings), Lois Mackie (Bess Walder)

Creatives/Company

Author: Nicola McCartney
Company: Catherine Wheels Theatre Company
Director: Gill Robertson

Lifeboat

Lifeboat (Play) production archive for QTIX code T624882302. Details of all Lifeboat archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S830364061

Archive Listings

2 May 17
to
13 May 17

Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse)
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Performance Details => Venue archive

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