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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

Creatives/Company

Author: Michael Morpurgo

Archive listings for The Butterfly Lion

Work type: Kids show.

T1763956320

Producer Minerva Theatre. Adapted by Anna Ledwich. Director Dale Rooks. Design Simon Higlett. Music Tom Brady. Director Naomi Said (movement). Design Nick Barnes (puppetry). Music Luyanda Lennox Jezile (additional music). Director Charlette Sutton (casting director). Performer Adam Buchanan. Performer Lucas Button. Performer James Charlton. Performer Jonathan Dryden Taylor. Performer Rachel Hosker. Performer Claudia Jolly. Performer Guy Lewis. Performer Kevin Mathurin. Performer Allison McKenzie. Performer Charleen Owaye. Performer Nicola Sloane. Performer Sebastian Bessant. Performer Ellie Bradbury. Performer Archie Elliot. Performer Ruari Finnegan. Performer Anthony Harvey. Performer Rudi Millard. Performer Matilda Shapland. Performer Hugo Talbot. Performer Jack Taylor. Performer Alex Webb.
5 Oct 19 to 15 Nov 19Minerva Theatre, Chichester :: V1310317653
listing details L01285410245

T01426067847

Adapted by Daniel Buckroyd. Director Jessica Daniels. Design Lizzy Leech. Design Maia Kirkman-Richards (puppets). Lighting Sam Rowclife-Tanner. Performer Jasper William Cartwright (Michael / Bertie). Performer Jonathan Charles (Lion). Performer Jeremy Cobb (Merlot). Performer Henry Douthwaite (Father). Performer Hilary Harwood (Millie). Performer Abigail Matthews (Mother).
2 Apr 19 to 4 May 19Barn Theatre, Cirencester :: V852946972
listing details L0940807336

T01154858043

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).
25 Nov 13 to 30 Nov 13New Theatre Peterborough, Peterborough :: V0379499193
listing details L0739095273
11 Nov 13 to 16 Nov 13Theatre Royal, Brighton :: V657
listing details L0766256466
4 Nov 13 to 9 Nov 13Richmond Theatre, Outer London :: V327
listing details L01725737084
28 Oct 13 to 2 Nov 13Theatre Royal, Glasgow :: V623
listing details L01379943730
22 Oct 13 to 26 Oct 13Theatre Royal, Nottingham :: V462
listing details L0510800947
14 Oct 13 to 19 Oct 13Malvern Theatres, Malvern :: V01718852442
listing details L01499052420
7 Oct 13 to 12 Oct 13Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne :: V665
listing details L1530277959
30 Sep 13 to 5 Oct 13Arts Theatre, Cambridge :: V19
listing details L422146846
23 Sep 13 to 28 Sep 13Venue Cymru (formerly - North Wales Theatre), Llandudno :: V848
listing details L771901105
16 Sep 13 to 21 Sep 13Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham :: V90
listing details L641530251
30 Aug 13 to 14 Sep 13Mercury Theatre, Colchester :: V37
listing details L0162032759

T1849539512

Producer New Perspectives. Producer Curve Theatre Leicester. Producer Derby Theatre. Adapted by Daniel Buckroyd. Director Daniel Buckroyd. Design Juliet Shillingford. Design Sue Pyecroft (puppets). Music Carlton Edwards. Lighting Mark Dymock. Performer Gwen Taylor (Millie). Performer Joe Jameson (Michael / Bertie). Performer Israel Oyelumade (Lion). Performer Christopher Hogben (Basher). Performer Msimisi Diamini (Merlot). Performer Robert Curtis (Bertie's father). Performer Sanchia McCormack (Bertie's mother).
23 May 12 to 8 Jun 12Derby Theatre, Derby :: V1830193620
listing details L105179302
12 Apr 12 to 21 Apr 12Curve, Leicester :: V830272338
listing details L0148988941

T950013889

Company New Perspectives. Adapted by Daniel Buckroyd.
30 Nov 04Theatr Clwyd, Mold :: V810
listing details L01001720706
29 Oct 04Buxton Opera House, Buxton :: V424
listing details L691090612
28 Oct 04Theatre Royal, Winchester :: V782
listing details L01524373824
12 Sep 04Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield :: V972
listing details L1155827704

T55533128

Company Theatre First. Company Nuffield Theatre (Southampton).
3 Apr 02 to 4 Apr 02The Maddermarket, Norwich :: V71
listing details L0352184282
20 Mar 02Stantonbury Theatre, Milton Keynes :: V752
listing details L01211712191
13 Feb 02Half Moon Young People's Theatre, Inner London :: V01288987726
listing details L347463483
10 Feb 02De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea :: V651
listing details L403219215
26 Jan 02Arc Theatre, Trowbridge :: V881281219
listing details L0536268834
30 Oct 01ARC, Stockton-on-Tees :: V01950064742
listing details L1091266826

Other listings

5 Mar 02 to 10 Mar 02NST Campus, Southampton :: V776
listing details L02074736468
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