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The Long and the Short and the Tall archive

Set in 1942, a small patrol of Rookie soldiers is resting during a routine patrol. Due to a duff radio, they are unable to keep in touch with HQ and are therefore unaware of the Japanese advance. The relaxed situation the British soldiers find themselves in, creates some very funny moments. A lack of enthusiasm for even being there helps the comedy unfold during the early scenes. But you know that the serious issues lie ahead. As the drama unfolds tension and confusion replace this comedy as issues of loyalty and danger arise in this emotional play. We learn that in life, not everybody gets on with everybody else!

Cast/Performers

Jason Merrells (Mitchem), Tom Brooke (Bamforth), David Dawson (Whitaker), Gareth Farr (Smith), Craig Gallivan (Evans, Dorian Healy (Johnstone), Paul Rattray (MacLeish), Dai Tabuchi (Japanes Soldier)

Creatives/Company

Author: Willis Hall
Producer: Sheffield Theatres
Director(s): Josie Rourke, Tery King (fight), James Grieve (assistant)
Design: Lucy Osborne
Lighting: Neil Austin
Sound: Neil Alexander

The Long and the Short and the Tall

The Long and the Short and the Tall (Play) production archive for QTIX code T0320708678. Details of all The Long and the Short and the Tall archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S4033

Archive Listings

28 Mar 06 to 1 Apr 06	Theatre Royal Norwich, Norfolk Performance Details => Venue archive
23 Feb 06 to 11 Mar 06	Sheffield Theatres Sheffield, South Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive

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