JUNIOR REVUE AND FILM
11th – 13th September 2008	Devised and directed by the Junior Committee
Double-bill Centre-stage for an Olde Tyme Music Hall by our multi-talented juniors from 6 – 14 is followed in this double-bill by a sneak preview showing of a 10-minute film made over one intensive weekend by the senior juniors, 11 – 16. It follows five determined youngsters as they concoct a scheme to rescue their community centre from imminent closure, with help – or hindrance! – from a few superheroes.
KINDERTRANSPORT
27th October – 1st November 2008	By Diane Samuels Directed by Colin Edgerton
Bitter-sweet drama Eva was 9 when her family put her on a train bound for England, just one of the tens of thousands on the ‘kindertransport’. Now grown up, she has buried her German roots and the dark memories of that lonely journey until her daughter inadvertently discovers her past. This powerful drama, based on true-life events, opens our war-themed trilogy.
PINOCCHIO
7th – 11th January, and 14th – 17th January 2009	By John Morley Directed by Brian Hart
Family musical All the fun, humour and drama of the 19th Century classic that sees an enchanted wooden puppet come to life, stumble as he discovers what it is to be a real boy, and finally triumph through his father’s unconditional love. A show filled with enchantment, songs, dance and laughter from the pen of the undoubted No. 1 author of Christmas shows.
MY BOY JACK
2nd – 7th March 2009	By David Haig Directed by Maggie May
Wartime drama Rudyard Kipling – not just the writer of The Jungle Books but also respected for his war journalism and regimental histories – is adamant: his cripplingly short-sighted son, Jack, must sign up despite having been rejected twice by the Army. Family tensions explode when Jack is posted missing. Then, two desperate years later, they learn the truth. Based on fact, the play confronts the question of whether the end ever justifies the means.
CHATROOM
22nd – 25th April 2009	By Enda Walsh Directed by Lauren Milsom
‘Senior juniors’ in a powerful drama We’re in cyberspace, watching six 15 year-olds play out their fantasy lives in online chat rooms which lie beyond ‘adult’ control. Here, social masks are dropped and insecurities exposed. Strong personal emotions and shifting alliances lead to disturbing manipulation and the ultimate act of teenage rebellion. Edgy and exciting theatre from the team who brought you the award-winning "100" in 2006.
THE HAPPIEST DAYS OF YOUR LIFE
15th – 20th June 2009	By John Dighton Directed by Pamela Jarrad
Farce The war may be over, but life is far from normal at Hilary Hall boys preparatory when it is ordered by bungling officials to take in those attending the bomb-damaged St. Swithin’s. They’re GIRLS!! How will the heads keep the pupils apart, let alone an inspecting team of governors and an unexpected delegation of parents? A rousing finish to our wartime season from the writer of many Ealing comedies.
Notes:
• Evening performances start at 8pm, matinees 2.15pm. • Doors open 45 minutes before performance. • Drinks, coffees and ice creams are available from the opening of the doors through to after the performances. • Adequate parking is provided at the theatre. • Disabled parking, seating & induction-loop hearing assistance are available – please let us know your needs when booking.