Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain
by The Wardrobe Ensemble
A Bristol Old Vic and The Wardrobe Ensemble co-production.
Devised by the company, based on the book by Edward Ardizzone
Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain was performed at The Lantern, Colston Hall Christmas 2016.
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You can watch a recorded version of the show here.
Written and created by the company
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Cast
Emily Greenslade, Kerry Lovell, Jesse Meadows, Ben Vardy
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Directed by
Helena Middleton
Design
Ruby Spencer Pugh
Scenic Painter
Phoebe Tonkin
Lighting
Rachael Duthie
Additional music
Jack Drewry
Dramaturg
Mike Akers
Stage Manager
Alix Abram
Illustrations
Claire Shorrock
Production photography
Jack Offord
Tim wants to be a sailor. He knows all the knots, can name every boat and sing all the sailors' songs. But there's one problem; he is much too young! So, one day, he accidentally-on-purpose stows away on a steam ship and meets the Brave Sea Captain. Will he earn his sea legs, chart the ocean blue and sail home to his family?
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Transforming The Lantern at Colston Hall into a nautical playground, Little Tim... will be brought to life by the magical Wardrobe Ensemble (Eloise and the Curse of the Golden Whisk), based on the 80-year old classic story by Edward Ardizzone. In their sea-safe hands, you will enjoy an interactive voyage featuring sea shanties, music and dance that is perfect for ages 0-7 and their families.
"A seamless triumph of a show"
★★★★★ Children's Theatre Magazine