Swallows and Amazons
at the Vaudeville Theatre
5 STARS Daily Telegraph, Metro
‘Fresh, funny, inventive... deeply affecting. A remarkable achievement.' Daily Telegraph
‘Great fun...a show of wonder and delight.' Daily Telegraph
‘A terrifically immersive piece of work.' Metro
4 STARS Daily Express, Daily Mail, Evening Standard, Financial Times, Guardian, Independent, Mail on Sunday, Sunday Times, The Times, Time Out
‘Inventive and enjoyable.' Evening Standard
‘A wonderful piece of theatre.' The Times
'Theatrical magic... guaranteed to win small hearts and minds.' Time Out
The Bristol Old Vic production of Swallows and Amazons, a new musical play with book by Helen Edmundson and songs by Neil Hannon, based on the book by Arthur Ransome.
All aboard The Swallow! Follow Captain John and his able crew as they set sail to Wildcat Island on an exotic adventure to encounter savages, capture dastardly pirates and defeat mortal enemies.
An action-packed musical adventure for the whole family, Swallows and Amazons is a story of an idyllic era, of endless summer evenings and the beauty of youthful imagination.
Based on the much-loved book by Arthur Ransome, this delightful and gloriously imaginative production is directed by Tom Morris, co-director of the National Theatre’s Tony Award-winning smash hit War Horse and Artistic Director of Bristol Old Vic where the show premiered to critical acclaim in 2010. Swallows and Amazons is written by Helen Edmundson who adapted the National’s acclaimed Coram Boy, with music by Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy.
Suitable for ages 6+
Please note, there is a £1 theatre restoration levy fee per ticket.
Captioned performance: Thursday 12 January at 7.30pm
Following its run at the Vaudeville Theatre, Swallows and Amazons will go on a UK tour from 17 Janaury 2012. For venues and dates, visit the dedicated website.
The National Theatre in association with the Children's Touring Partnership presents the Bristol Old Vic production of Swallows and Amazons.
Production Imagery and Design by Document
Original photography by Des Willie
Production photography of 2010 cast by Simon Annand
Swallows and Amazons finished on: 14 January 2012
