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It’s a Wonderful Life

by Joe Landry

5th - 8th December 2023 7.15pm

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Adapted from the much-loved 1946 Christmas fantasy movie starring James Stewart, the story of idealistic George Bailey is brought to captivating life on stage in the form of a classic radio broadcast.

DIRECTOR
Robbie Carruthers

CAST
Nicola Bache
Alan Bell
Judith Carruthers
Nicky Cowley
Edward Martin Collins
Trevor Hogg
Jane O’Keeffe

FOLEY ARTISTS
Michelle Hemy
Ben Brown

PRODUCTION TEAM

Stage Manager
Theresa Mulkerrin

Crew Chief
Robbie Carruthers

Set Building Crew
Mick Iversen
Michael Johnstone
Rob Williams

Set Designer
Robbie Carruthers

Lighting Designer / Operator
Terry Cain

Sound Designer / Operator
Chris Hill

Pre-show ‘Radio Broadcast’ Designer
Wayne Fox

Pre-Show ‘Radio Broadcast’ Vocal Talent
Marian Walker

Properties
Cathy Williams

Wardrobe
Maureen Duffy

Production Administrator
Sue Clark

Music Advisor and Composer
Jess Hutson


Please note that this production is not included in the season ticket scheme.

About Joe Landry
Based in the USA, artist and playwright Joe Landry is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America and the founder of Second Guess Theatre Company in Connecticut. He has written a number of plays which recreate live radio broadcasts adapted from well-known movies and books. Besides It’s a Wonderful Life these include War of the Worlds and The Great Gatsby. His current project, in collaboration with Michael B Disher, is The Big Christmas Show – A Musical Radio Play, which is to be workshopped in December 2023.

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Running time approximately two hours twenty minutes.


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