Theatre
29 March - 21 April 2012
Octagon Theatre Bolton presents
The Winslow Boy
By Terence Rattigan
About
Arthur Winslow [Christopher Ravenscroft] is toasting the engagement of his daughter, when his son Ronnie unexpectedly returns home from the Osbourne Naval Academy – expelled for stealing a five shilling postal order.
Believing his son’s pleas of innocence, Winslow appoints one of the country’s top QCs, Sir Robert Morton [Christopher Villiers], to fight the case. Together they set about taking on the establishment in order to “Let Right Be Done!”.
Despite the storm clouds of The Great War brewing across Europe, the case of the Winslow boy dominates the front pages of every paper. The whole nation is gripped by one family’s
pursuit of justice. But with fading health, his family’s reputation under national scrutiny and his children’s future happiness under threat – Winslow prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that right will prevail.
This enthralling and deeply moving drama about the pursuit of justice was inspired by a true story. The Winslow Boy has been adapted into two hugely successful films: the first in 1948, the second (directed by David Mamet) more than fifty years later.
Info
Tickets: £9.50 - £22.50, discounts available including SEASON TICKETS, groups, schools young person's £4 stand-by tickets - follow this link for more information.
Performance Times
Evenings: 7.30pm
Matinees: Fri 30 Mar, Tue 3, Sat 14, Wed 18 Apr. 2pm
See the calendar to the left for full performance listings.
There will be no performance on Fri 6 and Mon 9 April.
Special Diary Dates
Bargain Nights: Thu 29, Fri 30 Mar, Mon 2 Apr (tickets £9.50 - £15.50)
Meet the director and cast: Thu 5 Apr (free, post show)
Investigate Day: Sat 14 Apr (£16, £13 concessions)
Audio Described: Thu 19 Apr, 7.30pm
BSL: Wed 18 Apr, 7.30pm
Reviews
"4 STARS. David Thacker's revival follows all the precepts of a well-made play: it is well acted, well dressed..."
The Guardian"4 STARS. It’s a powerful piece and director David Thacker and his team do it full justice."
What's On Stage"...an unmissable production of a play that deserves a much stronger position in the theatrical canon."
British Theatre Guide"4 STARS. David Thacker’s revival is a great success, with a collection of excellent performances..."
The Public Reviews"Time and again, the Octagon presents plays that stir the soul and tug the heartstrings. This latest production is no exception."
The Bolton News"...the rehabilitation of Rattigan continues with this wonderful evocation, done in the round, of Edwardian England, its manners and strict codes of honour - and how good, how tight and essentially right David Thacker’s production is."
The Stage"...articulated to great effect in this excellent production. the Octagon fully does justice to a brilliant playwright."
Pendle Today"...you will relish the outstanding performances by the cast and the rather intimate auditorium."
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Cast & Crew
Cast
Iestyn Arwel
Flaminia Cinque
Charlie Covell
Huw Higginson
Ted Holden
Christopher Ravenscroft
Georgina Strawson
Suzan Sylvester
Christopher Villiers
Hannah Waterman
Sam Ramsey
Conor Shelton
Josh Taylor
Director: David Thacker
Designer: Ruari Murchison
Lighting Designer: Mick Hughes
Sound Designer: Andy Smith
Artist (Movement Director): Lesley Hutchison
Deputy Stage Manager: Sophia Dalton
Assistant Director: Arden Redgrave
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