The Children's Touring Partnership presents the Bristol Old Vic production of Swallows and Amazons A new musical by Helen Edmundson and Neil Hannon Based on the book by Arthur Ransome Follow Captain John and his able crew as they set sail to Wildcat Island on an exotic adventure to encounter savages, capture dastardly pirates and defeat mortal enemies. An action-packed musical adventure for the whole family, Swallows and Amazons is a story of an idyllic era, of endless summer evenings and the beauty of youthful imagination. This delightful and gloriously imaginative production is directed by Tom Morris who also co-directed the international smash hit War Horse, is written by Helen Edmundson, writer of the National Theatre's astonishing Coram Boy, with music by Neil Hannon from the The Divine Comedy. Swallows and Amazons is presented by the Children’s Touring Partnership whose recent production of Goodnight Mister Tom starring Oliver Ford Davies received public and critical acclaim. www.swallowsamazons.co.uk
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“Inventive Swallow is a sailing sensation.”
The Guardian
“A triumph - a thing of beauty.”
The Observer
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“A terrific production – warm hearted, affectionate and fun.”
Daily Telegraph
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“Perfect – a brilliant feat of nerve and humour.”
Daily Mail
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“Classic Ransome’s a cracker”
Daily Express”
THU 15 DEC – SAT 14 JAN 2012 Vaudeville Theatre, London
TUE 17 Jan – SAT 21 JAN 2012 Chichester Festival Theatre
TUE 31 Jan – SAT 4 FEB 2012 Festival Theatre Edinburgh
TUE 7 – SAT 11 FEB 2012 Theatre Royal Nottingham
TUE 14 – SAT 18 Feb 2012 Belgrade Theatre Coventry
TUE 21 – SAT 25 FEB 2012 Wycombe Swan Theatre, High Wycombe
TUE 28 Feb – SAT 3 MAR 2012 Malvern Festival Theatre
TUE 6 – Sat 10 MAR 2012 Civic Theatre, Darlington
TUE 13 – SAT 17 MAR 2012 Theatre Royal Norwich
TUE 20 – SAT 24 MAR 2012 West Yorkshire Playhouse
TUE 27 – SAT 31 MAR 2012 Liverpool Playhouse
TUE 3 – SAT 7 APR 2012 Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
TUE 10 – SAT 14 APR 2012 Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield
TUE 24 – SAT 28 APR 2012 Grand Theatre Wolverhampton
TUE 1 – SAT 5 MAY 2012 Theatre Royal Plymouth
TUE 8 – SAT 12 MAY 2012 Grand Theatre Blackpool
TUE 15 – SAT 19 MAY 2012 New Theatre, Cardiff
CAST CREDITS
Swallows
T***y Walker: Akiya Henry
John Walker: Richard Holt
Susan Walker: Katie Moore
Roger Walker: Stewart Wright
Amazons
Nancy Blackett: Celia Adams
Peggy Blackett: Sophie Waller
Players in Blue
Flint/Band: Greg Barnett
Ensemble/Understudy: Francesca Bradley
Young Billy/Father/Band: Neal Craig
Mr Jackson/Pirate/Band: Adrian Garratt
Mrs Jackson/Pirate/Band: Alison George
Mother/Band: Hilary Tones
Policeman/Old Billy/Band: Jon Trenchard
CREATIVE CREDITS
Director: Tom Morris
Director of Movement: Toby Sedgwick
Set and Costume Designer: Robert Innes Hopkins
Musical Supervision/Arrangements: Sam Kenyon
Orchestrations: Sam Kenyon
Lighting Designer: James Farncombe
Sound Designer: Jason Barnes
Additional Arrangements: Andrew S***t
Co-Costume Designer: Liesel Corp
Associate Sound Designer: Sarah Weltman
Casting Director: Alison Chard CDG
Staff Director: Cressida Brown
Staff Musical Director: Jon Trenchard
Costume Supervisor: Sian Harris
Production Manager: Sam Paterson
General Management: Fiery Angel Ltd
