Originally written for TV, Dennis Potter's deceptively simple tale relates to the activities of seven West-Country seven-year-olds on a summer afternoon during the Second World War, in a wood, a field and a barn. The children (all played by adult actors) play, fight fantasise and swagger, their aggressions, fears, hostilities and rivalries a microcosm of adult interaction. Easy-going Willie tags along as burly Peter bullies gentle Raymond and is challenged by fair minded John. Plain Audrey is overshadowed by Angela's prettiness and wreaks her angry frustrations on the boys. All of them gang up on the terrified 'Donald Duck' who, abused by his mother and ridiculed by his peers, plays his own dangerous game of pyromania which ends in tragedy. Age recommendation: 12+| 25 Jun 13 to 29 Jun 13 | Derby Theatre Derby, Derbyshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 18 Jun 13 to 22 Jun 13 | Richmond Theatre Outer London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 11 Jun 13 to 15 Jun 13 | Lighthouse (previously known as Poole Arts Centre) Poole, Dorset Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 4 Jun 13 to 8 Jun 13 | Oxford Playhouse Oxford, Oxfordshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 29 May 13 to 1 Jun 13 | Watford Palace Theatre Watford, Hertfordshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 21 May 13 to 25 May 13 | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford, Surrey Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 14 May 13 to 18 May 13 | Liverpool Playhouse Liverpool, Merseyside Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 19 Apr 13 to 11 May 13 | Northern Stage Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Performance Details => Venue archive |
