The aylesbury waterside theatre can be found in the centre of aylesbury. Originally a childrens book the michelle magorian published in 1981, the story is set in rural england just before the outbreak of the second world war. Winner of the guardian childrens fiction prize and commended for the carnegie medal, goodnight mister tom is now a worldwide literary favourite and bafta awardwinning tv film starring john thaw, and continues to inspire audiences and bring generations together. It is here william finds more than just protection from the falling bombs and tom oakley also finds himself saved by young william. Gruff and with an accent that can be hard to understand an accent that is replicated in the text, john thaw makes a perfect mr. Goodnight mister tom is a tale of two broken souls at very different ends of the age scale that celebrates the value of love and proves that friendship knows no barriers. If you buy the book using that link, i will receive a small commission from the sale. Goodnight mr tom the waterside theatre, aylesbury the. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. Goodnight mister tom premiered in 2011 at the chichester festival theatre, directed by angus jackson. Tom is one of the best books ive ever read, and this dvd is an excellent representation of the book. Goodnight mister tom aylesbury tickets waterside theatre. The novel goodnight mister tom is now a modern classic and is celebrating its 35th.
Tuesday 8 saturday 12 march 2016 theatre royal, glasgow book tickets. Full cast announced for goodnight mr tom this christmas. Penguin presents, the downloadable audiobook edition of goodnight mr tom, read by patrick malahide. Scott matthewman david wood has been writing plays for. Alex taylormcdowall and david troughton in goodnight mister tom 2015 credit dan tsantilis. For those who love the book, or those new to it, goodnight, mr tom as a performance really works to engage, educate and entertain young and older audiences. Olivier awardwinning goodnight mister tom full cast and spring. In december 2015, a new production of goodnight mister showed at the duke of yorks theatre in london from december 2015 until february 2016. For more information or to book tickets click here or call the box office on 0844 871 7607. Reviews of goodnight mr tom salisbury studio theatre. Set during world war ii, it features a boy abused at home in london who is evacuated to the country at the outbreak of the war.
It has been adapted to screen and theatre and is one of my favourite books of all time. The theatre has attracted international interest in the world of construction and architecture as a landmark building, and. British childrens author michelle magorian author of the celebrated goodnight, mr. Goodnight mister tom follows the journey of a young boy, william beech, as he is evacuated from london during the airraids of world war ii and put into the care of tom oakley, an elderly recluse. The producers of chichester festival theatres production of goodnight mister tom are delighted to announce today that the oliver awardwinning stage adaptation of michelle magorians classic. Tom study guide contains a biography of michelle magorian, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Goodnight mister tom is the story of william beech, an artisticallygifted but abused young boy who escapes his brutal home life when he is evacuated to the countryside during world war ii. On the eve of wwii in september 1939, children were evacuated from englands cities, particularly london, due to the waves of nazi bombs that were soon to fall on the city during the. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 320 pages and is available in paperback format. Uk tour announced for goodnight mr tom westendtheatre. Goodnight mister tom duke of york theatre, until 20 february, then on tour across the uk. Playing at aylesbury waterside theatre until tomorrow night. We have had the video for years, but now have moved up to the dvd. Goodnight, mr tom, studio theatre, salisbury fine times recorder.
Goodnight mister tom southwark playhouse theatre and bar. He is ultimately rescued from his hideous upbringing when he is taken into the care of mister tom, a. The olivier awardwinning chichester festival theatre production of goodnight mister tom returns now a modern classic, michelle magorians wonderfully uplifting tale is brought gloriously to life in this magical stage adaptation by david wood. Tom takes the reader into a world of happiness, sadness, and adventure. Goodnight mister tom is at the waterside theatre in aylesbury until 16 april 2016.
Young willie beech is evacuated to the country as britain stands on the brink of world war ii. The town has a long history of theatre at its roots and aylesbury waterside delivers a programme of diverse live entertainment and has marked the start of the towns regeneration. Goodnight mister tom plays at the duke of yorks theatre from 11 december until 21. I recommend this to every reader ranging from the young to the old. April 1923, woking new victoria theatre april 2630, bath theatre royal may 37, cambridge arts theatre. The first edition of the novel was published in 1981, and was written by michelle magorian. Goodnight mr tom at duke of yorks theatre, london book tickets online now or call 0203 567 0620. When you are studying a theme or topic in school the opportunity to be able to physically access a live performance is a rare treat, but that is exactly what the children of pemberley academy were able to do this week in harlow theatre.
All that experience is brought to the fore with goodnight mister tom, a superbly moving adaptation of michelle magorians novel about a young. You can now book your theatre and concert tickets online at expresstheatretickets. Penguin presents the downloadable audiobook edition of goodnight mister tom, read by patrick malahide. Britain is on the brink of war when young william beech is sent to live with tom oakley in the village of little weirwold. The audience give their verdict on goodnight mr tom at bromley little theatre. Goodnight mr tom what the audience thought youtube.
It is certainly strange approaching the phoenix theatre without seeing the usual blood brothers signage and even stranger to sit in the auditorium and not be faced with the set of mrs johnstones council house crumbling before your very eyes. Goodnight mr tom at bob hope theatre event tickets from. One of the most uplifting stories ever written, michelle magorians stunning goodnight mister tom is brought gloriously to life in this stage adaptation by david wood the uks national childrens dramatist the times. Tom soon discovers william has been a victim of child abuse and greatly needs his love and care. A play by david wood from the novel by michelle magorian. Two twelveyearolds from salisbury take centre stage at studio theatre in ashley road from december 6 when the amdram company begins its sold out run of goodnight mister tom. Goodnight mr tom at duke of yorks theatre, london youtube.
This post contains affiliate links which you can use to purchase the book. Goodnight mister tom audiobook by michelle magorian. Contains strong language and scenes that some may find distressing. Tuesday 29 march saturday 2 april 2016 grand opera house, york book tickets. Young willie beech is evacuated to the country as britain stands on the brink of the second world war.
Tuesday 15 saturday 19 march 2016 new alexandra theatre, birmingham book tickets. Goodnight mister tom a perfect thought provoking mix of culture. Waterside theatre, exchange street, aylesbury, buckinghamshire, hp20 1ug 0844 871 7607. Review of goodnight mister tom duke of yorks theatre. Adapted from the award winning novel by michelle margorian, goodnight mister tom is a. Tuesday 22 saturday 26 march 2016 new theatre oxford book tickets. Goodnight mister tom is a play by david wood, based on the childrens novel of the same. Tom oakley is a sad, reclusive widower who slowly accepts the idea of having the boy live with him. Goodnight mr tom is the first new production at the phoenix in 21 years since the closure of willy russells famed. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of good night, mr. Goodnight mr tom was originally a highly successful novel by michelle.
Aylesbury waterside theatre, and birminghams new alexandra theatre. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of old tom oakley, but his newfound happiness is shattered by a summons from his. Excellent family film, although there are some fairly graphic scenes of child abuse. Tom and willie built a shelter just to be on the safe side in case there was a boming and this would eventually come in handy. West end wilma news comments are off the producers of chichester festival theatres production of goodnight mister tom are delighted to announce today that the oliver awardwinning stage adaptation of michelle magorians classic novel will embark on a uk tour in. Olivier awardwinning goodnight mister tom full cast and. Tickets are now available for goodnight mr tom at bob hope theatre, london between wednesday th november 2019 and saturday 16th november 2019.
Set during the dark and dangerous buildup to the second world war, goodnight mister tom follows sad young william beech, who is evacuated. After a huge threat of bombing raids from the german air force in his hometown, willie is sent to little weirwold, a country village in the north of england. Tom is a beautiful work of historical fiction, with a wellmade film to go along with it. Tom by michelle magorian recounts one abused boys lifechanging relationship with a lonely, curmudgeonly, elderly man, whom he calls mr. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the. Goodnight mister tom by michelle magorian published by penguin uk on june 3rd 2010 genres. Browse goodnight mister tom tour dates and order tickets for upcoming theatre shows near you. The production runs for approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including an interval. Whats on for christmas at the duke of yorks theatre. Goodnight mr tom cheap theatre tickets duke of yorks. Goodnight mister tom is a childrens novel by the english author michelle magorian, published by kestrel in 1981. Uk tour announced for goodnight mr tom uk tour announced for goodnight mr tom the chichester festival theatre production of goodnight mister tom will embark on a uk tour in 2016 after its strictly limited west end run at the duke of yorks theatre this christmas. Its a wonderful, heartwarming seasonal treat in the form of goodnight mister tom.
We offer auditions and repertory theatre all over the country, follow us on twitter to find out first when auditions are announced please note that due to high demand, you may only participate in the free production if this is your first performance with the british. Veering on the right side of utterly charming, and not tipping into over sentimentality its a story with a message and a moral that is as fitting today as the era it is set in. Set during the dangerous build up to the second world war, goodnight mister tom follows young william. Tom 1981, which won the guardian childrens fiction prize was born in southsea, portsmouth, in 1947. Goodnight mister tom is a puffin modern classic by michelle magorian. Other files 1 magorian michelle goodnight mister tom.
Stage adaptation of classic childrens book goodnight. Goodnight mister tom may be a little too intense for very small children but its a play that every family should see just remember the tissues. Young willie beech is evacuated to the country as britain stands on the brink of ww2. In the care of mister tom, an elderly recluse, he experiences a new life of. Goodnight mister tom aylesbury waterside theatre atg. I watched goodnight mister tom because it was based on what we were learning and i recommend people to read the book or watch the film aimee, worcester, 05 february 2016 i have watched the film of goodnight m and have decided to read the book. Willie is dumped on grumpy old tom oakley, the sharptongued. The chichester festival theatres stage adapation of the classic childrens book goodnight mister tom will play the west ends phoenix theatre for a limited nineweek run.
Full cast announced for goodnight mr tom this christmas november, 2015 by. How goodnight mister tom was turned from book to stage. Review by mr coster and the pupils of pemberley academy. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of old tom oakley but his newfound happiness is shattered by a summons from his mother back in london. Goodnight mr tom is running at the duke of yorks theatre until february 20, at which point it begins a nationwide tour. The other protagonist of the novel, willie is an eightyearold evacuee from deptford, a neighborhood of london.
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