Clayton James, a 17-year-old Nottingham lad, dreams of becoming the next Viv Anderson. With a prodigious talent, the offer of a professional contract at a First Division club and a growing romance with girlfriend Serena, he appears to have the world at his feet. But life at the beginning of the 1980s isn't easy for Clayton and his family, trying to make it in an era of racism and hooliganism. And Clayton's steelworker dad Patterson faces an uncertain future as the Thatcher government faces off against the unions. When his charismatic and powerful former coach, Lafferty, returns after four years away, Clayton is forced to confront painful memories of the past. Can he protect his loved ones from the truth of what he endured? First Touch is a gripping and heartfelt drama about what it takes to fulfil your dreams.T0163113884World PremierePresented byNottingham Playhouse Theatre Company. Director Jeff James. Design Charlotte Espiner. Costume Charlotte Espiner. Lighting Hansjorg Schmidt. Sound Kieran Lucas. Other Amanda Whittington (script consultant). Performer Raphael Akuwudike (Clayton). Performer Nicholas Bailey (Patterson). Performer Claire Goose (Freya). Performer Chloe Oxley (Serena). Performer Arthur Wilson (Lafferty). | |
| 7 May 22 to 21 May 22 | Playhouse, Nottingham :: V457 listing details L362843855 |
T01483306394World Premiere. Postponed due to COVID-19Producer Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company. Director Jeff James. Design Charlotte Espiner. Lighting Hansjorg Schmidt. Sound Kieran Lucas. | |
| 5 Jun 20 to 20 Jun 20 | Playhouse, Nottingham :: V457 listing details L0625359700 |
