Details

Autumn 1940. The Battle of Britain rages. Southampton is home to our only hope of victory: the Spitfire. But when the Luftwaffe drops 2,300 bombs, the city goes up in flames and the Woolston Supermarine Spitfire factory is destroyed. From the ashes, a story of chaos, courage and community spirit emerges. World Premiere

Cast/Performers

David Birrell (Fred / Hugh), Catherine Cusack (Lil / Sylvia), Lorna Fitzgerald (Jackie Dimmock), Hilton McRae (Lord Beaverbrook), Daniel York (Len Gooch), Anita Dobson (Lady Cooper) / Ma, Shala Nyx (Polly)

Creatives/Company

Author: Howard Brenton
Producer: Nuffield Theatre
Director(s): Samuel Hodges, Lucy Cullingford (movement director)
Design: 59 Productions
Sound(s): Max Ringham, Ben Ringham
Musical Director(s): Candida Caldicot, Alex Clements (assistant)
Stage Manager(s): Stuart Relph, Karen Habens (deputy)