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Fri 21 November - Sat 17 January 2009 ARCHIVE PRODUCTION


THE OCTAGON THEATRE, BOLTON PRESENTS

By Roald Dahl

Adapted for the stage by David Wood
Director Mark Babych

   
   

In the pantomime season, the Octagon remains one of the few

theatres in the area providing a refreshing alternative form of   entertainment...a real family treat. MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

You can read more reviews by clicking here

or see the video promo here

The Octagon's award-winning productions of Roald Dahl's work return with the beloved tale of Danny the Champion of the World.

This new adaptation has all the classic elements of a Dahl favourite: overbearing adults, persecuted animals and the child who triumphs against the odds.

Danny the Champion of the World is a story of danger and daring, excitement and invention: Danny has the most marvellous father a boy could wish for. But one day Danny wakes up in the night to find his dad has disappeared. Danny knows his dad is keeping a secret, and demands to be told the truth. Together they hatch a cunning plan.....

James and the Giant Peach won the 2007 Manchester Evening News award for Best Family Show.

   Danny the Champion of the World. Image: Joel Chester Fildes and William Chitham

CAST
 
Thomas Aldersely Gamekeeper / Charlie Kinch / Mr Jackson        
Elianne Byrne Mrs Clipstone / Council Inspector        
Stephen Chapman Dad        
Morgan George Mr Hazell        
Helen Kay Dr Spencer / Headteacher        
Martin Miller Rabbetts / Sergeant Samways        
Des O'Malley Danny        
CREATIVE TEAM
 
Mark Babych Director        
Helen Goddard Designer        
Howard Gray Composer        
Tom Dexter Scott Lighting Designer        
Andy Smith Sound Designer        
Helen Keast Deputy Stage Manager        
           
 
PRODUCTION IMAGES
 
Des O'Malley (Danny) and Stephen Chapman (Dad). Image: Ian Tilton
  
Morgan George (Mr Hazell). Image: IanTilton
   The cast of Danny the Champion of the World. Image: Ian Tilton
 
BOOKING INFORMATION : Danny the Champion of the World
 
Performance Times:

Mornings: 10.15am*
Matinees: 2.15pm*

Evenings: 7.15pm*
* Performances vary daily, for a full performance diary and ticket information click here for more information.
Ticket Prices:

£8.50 - £15.95, discounts available including Season Tickets, groups, schools and families - click here for more information.

Family tickets: £46 / £41
Early Bird Saver: Book by 31 July and save £5 off the family ticket price.

 
Special Diary Dates: Audio Described Performance   Audio Described performance: Friday 9 Jan, 7.15pm

BSL interpreted performance British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted performance:
Fri 19 Dec, 7.15pm
Age Guidance: U - suitable for all the family (ages 5 and over)
Running Time: To be confirmed
Theatre Space: Main Auditorium.
Seating layout: End On
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