Theatre tickets, theatre breaks and show information for goodnight mr tom at duke of yorks theatre. An unlikely pairing at first, their relationship grows and blossoms, until everything is torn apart when he is summoned back to london. Goodnight mister tom 2012 west end tickets, news, info. Goodnight mister tom in london follows the journey of a young boy in london during world war ii. A quintessential reference page for the play and the cast, free from rude interruptions. Michelle magorian born 6 november 1947 is an english author of childrens books. Goodnight mister tom london phoenix theatre atg tickets. For all those who wish to be treated to a trip down memory lane, this transfer of the chichester festival theatre production does not disappoint. Now a modern classic, michelle magorians wonderfully. The olivier awardwinning chichester festival theatre production of goodnight mister tom returns. Goodnight mister tom at the phoenix theatre london youtube. Dec 03, 2012 kiss me, kate is at the old vic, and goodnight mister tom is at the phoenix.
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. How goodnight mister tom was turned from book to stage play. At the risk of coming across as a monster, i wasnt taken with either of goodnight mister tom s child leads. William beech is a young boy who like many other children from london is evacuated to the countryside to escape the bombing of london.
Interviews and vox pops with edward snape producer, oliver ford davies as tom oakley, jack butcher as william beech, and ethan beer as zach for david woods heartwarming goodnight mister tom. Goodnight mr tom to return to the west end best of theatre. Young willie beech is evacuated to the country as britain stands on the brink of the second world war. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information is accurate, and that you are the. This stage version of michelle magorians awardwinning wartime novel goodnight mister tom at londons phoenix theatre twangs the. The phoenix is one of londons many lovely theatres, and the current production of goodnight mr. Goodnight mister tom, phoenix theatre the arts desk. The play tells the story of young william beech, evacuated out of london and. Other productions include goodnight mr tom and the smash broadway musical once, which opened in 20.
Kiss me, kate is at the old vic, and goodnight mister tom is at the phoenix. 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 mr. The awardwinning chichester festival theatre production of goodnight mister tom has announced its return to the west end. Biglietti per goodnight mister tom phoenix theatre di londra. British childrens author michelle magorian author of the celebrated goodnight, mr. Goodnight mister tom replacing blood brothers at the. Now it has been revealed that a musical that has been running for over 20 years will be coming to an end in the capital. For anyone with children, aged eight upwards, this revival is warmly recommended.
A new brief and update of the play goodnight mr tom at the phoenix in londons theatreland full cast and details to browse adfree and booking of a story of heartfelt friendship. Goodnight mister tom is a classic childrens novel, a touching story set during the dark and dangerous build up to the second world war. Nov 28, 2012 behind the scenes at goodnight mister tom first published 28 november 2012, last updated 4 december 2012 one of the most treasured privileges of being a theatre journalist are those occasions when youre allowed to cross the sacred space between the audience and what lies behind the scenes, lurking in the wings and in the cramped stairwells. Goodnight, mister tom the guide to musical theatre. Goodnight mister tom phoenix theatre tickets phoenix. David wood s skilful adaptation of michelle magorian s bestselling book about the relationship between a young evacuee and an elderly widower is a surprisingly challenging and dark tale thats wonderfully theatrical and hugely. Billetter til goodnight mister tom phoenix theatre i london. The chichester festival theatre s stage adapation of the classic childrens book goodnight mister tom will play the west ends phoenix theatre for a limited nineweek run. Goodnight mister tom is a play by david wood, based on the childrens novel of the same. The chichester festival theatre s stage adapation of the classic childrens book goodnight mister tom will play the west ends phoenix theatre for. Tickets to goodnight mister tom at phoenix theatre in london. Fearing for will as he returns to the vipers nest is painful. William cannot read or write, wears clothes which would be more aptly described as rags, but has a gift for drawing. Based on the 1981 novel by michelle magorian, this play is by veteran childrens playwright.
This stage version of michelle magorians awardwinning wartime novel goodnight mister tom at londons phoenix theatre twangs the heartstrings, writes jane shilling. Goodnight mister tom london theatre tickets and information. Goodnight mister tom premiered in 2011 at the chichester festival theatre, directed by angus jackson. The play opened there at the west end phoenix theatre and ran for 9 weeks, until january 20. She is best known for her first novel, goodnight mister tom, which won the 1982 guardian prize for british childrens books and has been adapted several times for screen or stage. Goodnight mister tom a puffin book kindle edition by. West end wilma goodnight mister tom west end wilma. David woods skilful adaptation of michelle magorians bestselling book about the relationship between a young evacuee and an elderly widower is a surprisingly challenging and dark tale thats wonderfully theatrical and. Michelle magorians feel good story has become a modern classic and this production, adapted for stage by david wood and celebrating the novels 30th anniversary, will inspire audiences anew. Watching not only will learn to love, but also tom is a reading experience to savor. Goodnight mister tom is at the phoenix theatre until 26 january, before touring regionally until april. Nov 30, 2012 goodnight mr tom is the first new production at the phoenix in 21 years since the closure of willy russells famed musicaland what a show to start off the phoenixs new era. Now a modern classic, michelle magorian s wonderfully uplifting tale is brought gloriously to life in this magical stage adaptation by david wood.
It is hard to imagine growing up without michelle magorians beautiful childrens novel goodnight mister tom. Oct 04, 2012 interviews and vox pops with edward snape producer, oliver ford davies as tom oakley, jack butcher as william beech, and ethan beer as zach for david woods heartwarming goodnight mister tom. Nov 14, 2012 william is very sad but with the help of ginnie, george, carrie, his old teacher annie hartridge and her new baby, william settles into a new, happy life with his father, mister tom. Nov 28, 2012 this adaptation was staged at the chichester festival theatre last year, before a national tour, coinciding with the book s thirtieth anniversary. Goodnight mister tom is based on the childrens novel of the same name by michelle magorian 1981.
Goodnight mr tom duke of yorks theatre december 21, 2015 by. Aug 31, 2012 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. Michelle magorians uplifting tale is brought to life in this brand new stage adaptation goodnight mister tom at the phoenix theatre, london. Goodnight mister tom was originally published in 1981, winning the guardian childrens fiction prize and was made into 1998 bafta award winning movie starring john thaw.
Goodnight mister tom, phoenix theatre curtain call. Both of them fly the flag for the 50yearold festival, founded by laurence olivier, which is based near. Goodnight mister tom plays at the duke of yorks theatre from 11 december until 21. However it soon becomes clear that even the most welcoming of havens can be devastated by war. Goodnight mister tom has now closed in london check out what is now at the phoenix theatre.
Goodnight mister tom is a childrens novel by the english author michelle magorian, published by kestrel in 1981. A play by david wood from the novel by michelle magorian chichester festival theatre phoenix theatre 22 november 2012 to 26 january 20. Pyt goodnight mr tom rehearsals the phoenix theatre ross. Goodnight mr tom at phoenix theatre london for a limited season. Nineteenthcentury fiction is full of affable old coves whose greatest pleasure in life comes from being the benefactor to some deserving but indigent young lad.
We were a family group with three under 14s who had seen the film with john thaw. Goodnight mr tom, adapted from michelle magorians award novel, tells the tale of a war torn britain through a young evacuee sent from london to the idyllic dorset countryside. Goodnight mister tom tickets tour dates for goodnight mr tom. Stage adaptation of classic childrens book goodnight mister. It premiered at the chichester festival theatre in 2011 and transferred to london the following year. Secure online tickets for west end shows, musicals, plays, and comedy. Michelle magorians novel goodnight mister tom is set during the dark and. Of late the type has been in unaccountably short supply, but in her awardwinning childrens novel, goodnight mister tom 1981, michelle magorian created a classic example of the kind.
Goodnight mister tom phoenix theatre, london tickets. Goodnight mister tom is a puffin modern classic by michelle magorian. Nov 22, 2012 goodnight mister tom phoenix theatre 2012 hankies and tissues at the ready everyone for this highly emotional and rather sad play which i suspect will leave more than a few with flowing tear ducts at the end even, perhaps, hardhearted and hardnosed critics. Review of goodnight mister tom at the phoenix theatre. Bilety na goodnight mister tom w phoenix theatre w londynie. Tom 1981, which won the guardian childrens fiction prize was born in southsea, portsmouth, in 1947. First published 28 november 2012, last updated 4 december 2012 one of the most treasured privileges of being a theatre journalist are those occasions when youre allowed to cross the sacred space between the audience and what lies. The first half of the book is about the opening of hearts and the welcoming of love and relationships. When william beech is evacuated to the english countryside, he is sent to live with the elderly recluse tom oakley.
The story of goodnight mr tom revolves around a young boy, william beech, who is evacuated from london just before britain declares war on germany in 1939. Goodnight mister tom west end goodnight mister tom set during the dark and dangerous build up to the second world war, goodnight mister tom follows sad william beech, who is evacuated to the. This play is based on a book that won the guardian award for childrens literature. Buy goodnight mister tom tickets directly from the official theatre box office for the best choice of seats. Phoenix theatre, charing cross road tuesday december 25 2012 0. We dont need to have read michelle magorians childrens book from 1981 or to have seen the itv adaptation that starred john thaw as mr tom to. Goodnight mr tom runs from november 27th january 26th 20. It is here william finds more than just protection from the falling bombs and tom oakley also finds himself saved by young william. Buy tickets online now or find out more with london theatreland.
Goodnight mister tom at the phoenix theatre theatre. Goodnight mister tom is based on a childrens novel by michelle magorian and is set during world war ii. Blood brothers by willy russell, which transferred from the albery theatre in 1991, was the phoenix theatre s longest running production, closing only in november 2012. Goodnight mister tom replacing blood brothers at the phoenix. William is very sad but with the help of ginnie, george, carrie, his old teacher annie hartridge and her new baby, william settles into a new, happy life with his father, mister tom. Only the hardest of hearts will be unmoved by this charming adaptation of michelle magorians classic childrens book. 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. Stage adaptation of classic childrens book goodnight. Blood brothers is set to continue at the phoenix theatre until 27th october 2012 and after that it will be replaced by a brief run of goodnight mister tom, fresh from the chichester festival 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 mother back in london. Goodnight mister tom at the phoenix theatre, london.
Winner of the buxton quest fest for new musicals 1992 library theatre, manchester 7 april, 1995. Goodnight mister tom phoenix theatre tickets are not currently available. Phoenix theatre goodnight mister tom archive covent garden. We have a great selection of cheap goodnight mr tom tickets. Props from goodnight mister tom backstage at the phoenix theatre. If youre looking for discount theatre tickets have a look below for our latest offers for goodnight mr tom at the duke of yorks theatre. It has been adapted to screen and theatre and is one of my favourite books of all time. Theatre tickets and show information for goodnight mister tom in london. David wood s skilful adaptation of michelle magorian s bestselling book about the relationship between a young evacuee and an elderly widower is a surprisingly challenging and dark tale thats wonderfully theatrical and hugely entertaining. This adaptation was staged at the chichester festival theatre last year, before a national tour, coinciding with the books thirtieth anniversary. Goodnight mister tom 15 jan i had hoped to read the book of goodnight mister tom prior to seeing the play, but since i didnt want to buy it, the library was my only option and unfortunately it was on loan read. Once is the smashhit, awardwinning musical that will capture your heart like no other.
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