Performance

VenueMercury Theatre
Other spaces: Studio
TownColchester
CountyEssex
From30th August 2013
To14th September 2013
When19:30. Sat Mat 14:30. Sep13 12 Mat 13:30
What is currently on at Mercury Theatre (V37)

The Butterfly Lion

T01154858043
From the award winning writer of War Horse comes this inspiring tale of enduring friendship. From the African veld to the battlefields of First World War France, follow the adventures of Bertie and the White Lion as they strive to find sanctuary amongst devastating adversity. As a young boy living in Africa, Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub, but is forced to part with it when he is sent to boarding school and the lion is sold to a circus. Bertie vows he will see his friend again, but little does he realise the incredible journey his life will take him on before that momentous day finally comes. Age 8-14
Author Michael Morpurgo


Archive :: production:T01154858043, kids show:S1071674051, venue:V37

Production Changes

Previous details associated with this item and date of change.
26 Nov 12
E:New Perspectives, E:Curve Theatre Leicester, E:Derby Theatre, D:Daniel Buckroyd, I:Daniel Buckroyd, S:Juliet Shillingford, S:Sue Pyecroft (puppets), M:Carlton Edwards, L:Mark Dymock, P:Gwen Taylor (Millie), P:Joe Jameson (Michael / Bertie), P:Israel Oyelumade (Lion), P:Christopher Hogben (Basher), P:Msimisi Diamini (Merlot), P:Robert Curtis (Bertie's father), P:Sanchia McCormack (Bertie's mother)

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Company

Producer Bill Kenwright
Company Mercury Theatre Colchester
Director Daniel Buckroyd
Design Juliet Shillingford
Design Sue Pyecroft (puppets)
Music Carlton Edwards
Lighting Mark Dymock
Director Matthew Cullum (associate / movement)
Performer Gwen Taylor (Millie)
Performer Gina Isaac (Matron / Bertie's Mother / Ensemble / u / s Millie / Nanny / Nurse)
Performer Michael Palmer (Latin Master / Bertie's Father / Colonel / Ensemble / u / s Captain / Soldier / Cafe Owner / Mr Cook)
Performer Lloyd Notice (Lion / Mr Cook)
Performer Sydney K Smith (Farm Hand / Merlot / Soldier / Ensemble / u / s Lion / Ambulance Driver)
Performer Sam Clark (Farm Hand / Merlot's Assistant / Ambulance Driver / Ensemble)
Performer Christopher Hogben (Basher Beaumont / Farmhand / Captain / Cafe Owner / Ensemble / u / s Latin Master / Bertie's Father / Colonel / Merlot / Merlot's Assistant)
Performer Adam Buchanan (Michael / Bertie)
Performer Tracy Bargate (Nanny / Nurse / Ensemble / u / s Matron / Bertie's Mother)
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