It's A Wonderful Life

Adapted from the classic film by Richard Conlon

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Welcome to Bedford Falls... small-town America of a bygone age

George Bailey is a good man from a good family; he always puts himself last and his big plans to travel the world always seem to be on hold – but on the night of Christmas Eve his world seems to be falling apart and he finds himself on the town bridge staring in to the freezing water.  When a decent man is in a desperate state and the people of the town are sending their prayers for his safe return, surely only a guardian angel can save the day?

This Christmas family classic is brought to the stage by Blue Apple Theatre with warmth, charm and lots of heart. Come with us as George gets the a unique opportunity - to see what his hometown would have been like had he never been born – but be prepared, as it’s not a pretty sight.

A story about how we live together or fall apart, ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ explores how the power of a hundred small positive choices can make all our lives richer – and there will of course be snow, angels, confetti and church bells too. Spend a December evening with Blue Apple and we’ll send you home with joy in your heart, a smile on your lips and Auld Lang Syne ringing in your ears – what better way to prepare for Christmas?

Narration - Katie Cole, Lucy Parrott, Neil Bennet, Bryony Mann

Ensemble - Jess Falconer, Alice Peck, Josse Kirby, David Hunt, Michelle Pluck, Ellie Moody, Andrew Malster, Arron Pressman, Tom Wadeson

Pa Bailey - Chris Pearce
Ma Bailey - Ros Davis
George / Young George - Lawrie Morris
Harry Bailey / Young Harry - Daniel Austin
Mary Hatch / Young Mary - Katie Francis
Sam Wainwright - Ashley Sale
Veronica / Young Veronica - Polly Troup
Uncle Billy - Ryan Nicholas
Henry F Potter - Tommy Jessop
Angel Josephine - Anna Brisbane
Angel Gabrielle - Katie Appleford
Clarence - Tom Hatchett
Angelic Host - Emma Rabjohn / Sue Dashper / Lucy Relf
Mr Gower - James Benfield
Burt the Cop - James Elsworthy
Ernie the Cabbie - James Smith
Nick Hatch - Neil White
Martini - James Ducarreaux
Station Master - Ellie Moody
Board Member - Aaron Pressman

Direction & Adaptation - Richard Conlon
Direction & Choreography - Caroline Hotchkiss
Design & Production Manager - Ben Ward
Lighting Design - Joe Price
Costume - Polly Perry
Voice Coaching - Carol Pusey & Susan Morris
Rehearsal Support - Judith Hughes
Graphic Design - Rich Williams
Photography - James Yeats - Brown

Wednesday 7, Thursday 8, Friday 9 and Saturday 10 December 2016
at The Tower at Kings’ School