Swallows and Amazons (stage version)
- Full Length Play, Fantasy/Adventure
- 6M, 5F
- ISBN: 9781848422377
Arthur Ransome's famous and much-loved children's classic is brought thrillingly to life in Helen Edmundson's wonderfully theatrical adaptation, with "delightfully catchy and often witty" (Telegraph) songs by Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy.
Description
- Full Length Play
- Fantasy/Adventure
- Target Audience: Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Children (Age 6 - 10), Appropriate for all audiences
- Set Requirements: Bare Stage/Simple Set
- Performance Group:
- High School/Secondary, Elementary School / Primary
When John, Susan, Titty and Roger are granted their wish to set sail on their beloved boat Swallow, they know it will be the summer holiday of a lifetime. But their adventure truly begins when they encounter Nancy and Peggy, the self-proclaimed Amazon Pirates, and the dastardly Captain Flint.
This adaptation was first performed at the Bristol Old Vic in 2010. It has its West End premiere in 2011.
The original production used adult actors to portray the children.
The music score by Neil Hannon is available on request. Please enquire for fees.
REVIEWS:
"Warm hearted, affectionate and fun."
Daily Telegraph
"Perfect -- a brilliant feat of nerve and humour."
Daily Mail
"Full of wild adventure."
The Guardian
"Infectious... Helen Edmundson provides a sprightly script."
Financial Times
Characters
- Casting: 6M, 5F
- Casting Attributes: Reduced casting (Doubling Possible), Roles for Children
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Arthur Ransome's famous and much-loved children's classic is brought thrillingly to life in Helen Edmundson's wonderfully theatrical adaptation, with "delightfully catchy and often witty" (Telegraph) songs by Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy. |
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