THE ACCRINGTON PALS
Synopsis:
The affects of World War I on the lower classes in Accrington, England are experienced between freinds, family and lovers. The unrequited love between lead characters Tom and May is a through line, as well as their conflicting personalities of socialism vs. capitalism. The play begins during a day in the life of these remarkable people, as yet uninterrupted by casualties of war. As the story unfolds, we see the local men volunteering to join the battalion, leaving to fight in the Great War and the impact that it has on their wives and families left at home. Moving, thought-provoking and often very funny, 'The Accrington Pals' paints a very human picture of civilian life during wartime.
BHTC NOTES: As part of preparing the publicity for this production Jim & Sue Wilson visited the town of Accrington. More information about this is detailed on the club's 'Season 1998-1999 History' page.
Cast
THE ACCRINGTON PALS
Playwright: Peter Whelan
Genre: Wartime Drama
Staged: The Theatre, Church Walk, Burgess Hill
Directed by:Jacky Hilary
Production Date: November 1998
Group: BHTC
Laurie Parsons
Geoff Twyman
Keith Griffiths, Geoff Twyman,
David Bevan & Bob Awcock
Tim Kendell
Chris Childs, Keith Samphier &
Tim Pateman
Neil Batsford
Doreen Cripps
Margaret Coveney & Chris Twyman
Pauline Childs
Pam Skilton
Maureen Thomas
Rosalind Wood
Jim Wilson
Pam Skilton
Crew
David Villiers
Julie Manville
Nigel Summers
Edward Ross
Bob Greenyer
Pippa Jones
Morag Mitchell
Samantha Childs
Kaitlin Forester
Peter Forester
Tom
May
Arthur
Reggie
Ralph
Eva
Annie
Sarah
Bertha
Rivers
Assistant to Director / Stage Manager
Set Design
Set Construction Team
Technical Manager
Technical Team
Piano
Wardrobe
Properties
Make-Up
Hair Styling
Prompt
Front of House Manager & Box Office
Publicity, Programmes & Posters
Rehearsal Refreshments
BHTC Production Number: 200
