When The Wind Blows
Sandfield Theatre
July
1998
Description
July 2nd 1998 Sandfield Theatre. City of Nottingham Arts Plus Education in partnership with William Sharp School, Bilborough, Nottingham & Melbury Primary School, Bilborough, Nottingham Written by Raymond Briggs, ' When The Wind Blows ' was the culmination of a drama project inspired by the book & video of the same name. Two elderly people, Hilda & James are caught up in a nuclear explosion and its aftermath. Isloated in their senior years both Hilda & James are blissfully unaware of the impending disaster. Apart from offering students an intensive arts experience, this project also emphasized the importance of teamwork, shared planning, discipline, commitment, co-operation and the ultimate responsibility needed for public performance.
Cast
Performers
Lional Ainsworh
Adam Mitchell
Kirsty Bedulskis
David Oakey
Damien Brine
Junior Scott
Chantelle Bushell
Richard Spence
Leanne Cross
Ross Tyneh
Rebecca Lowe
Claire Wakelin
Sam Mawser
Lisa Walker
Athena Marsden
Production Team
Director
Barbara Coombs
Designers
Helen Davies
Technical Crew
Simon MacColl
Marcus Birkin
David Sharpe
Staff
Barbara Coombs, Oonah McEwan
Group
William Sharp & Melbury School