A Michael Morpurgo production will conclude the Easter offerings at the Corn Exchange Newbury.
Lichfield Garrick will showcase Michael Morpurgo’s Farm Boy on Tuesday, April 22, directed by Lichfield Garrick’s artistic director, Daniel Buckroyd.
Farm Boy is the sequel to Morpurgo's famous War Horse, and is based on real-life experiences of the author.
The play tells a poignant story of First World War veterans and their post-war lives.
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Farm Boy aims to bridge this gap by sharing a story that resonates across generations.
The national tour features Alan Booty and Jonathan Houlston as the two-man cast.
Booty, who plays Grandpa, has a rich career including performances at the National Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre and various regional and touring theatre companies.
His roles have spanned from King Lear at Brockley Jack Theatre in 2019 to Hermann in a critically acclaimed run of his own play The Loaf, with Pogo Theatre in 2023.
Houlston, a recent Royal Birmingham Conservatoire graduate, returns as Grandson.
Despite his short career, Houlston has already gained acclaim for his stage performances, such as Sidney Barnsley in The Making of Lucy and Ian in Holes. He also had a guest lead role in BBC’s Doctors.
Lichfield Garrick Theatre, known for its dedication to bringing arts and culture to West Midlands communities, produces the Farm Boy national tour.
Performances will be held at 1.30pm and 4pm.
Tickets are available at £16.25, with concessions at £14.25, and a family of four ticket costing £55.
The play is suitable for ages eight and above.
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