How goodnight mister tom was turned from book to stage play. Its a wonderful, heartwarming seasonal treat in the form of goodnight mister tom. Goodnight mister tom tickets at the duke of yorks theatre london. Michelle magorians novel goodnight mister tom is a moving tale of an eightyearold boy, william beech who is evacuated from londons deptford area to go and live in a village called little. After the great war oneman show private peaceful, york company pick me up theatre has done a quick turnaround for the second world war childrens story of michelle magorians goodnight mister tom. Goodnight mister tom, east riding theatre, beverley. Jan 15, 2016 goodnight mister tom duke of york theatre, until 20 february, then on tour across the uk. Watching not only will learn to love, but also tom is a reading experience to savor. Goodnight mr tom at duke of yorks theatre, london youtube. Goodnight mister tom tickets duke of yorks theatre, london. The screenplay was written by david wood who has adapted goodnight mister tom as a straight play. The return of david woods new stage adaptation of michelle magorians novel goodnight mister tom in london starring david troughton as tom and directed by angus jackson. Goodnight mister tom london theatre tickets and information.
Goodnight mister tom must surely be one of the more challenging childrens books to adapt for stage, especially considering the length of the material and the nature of issues dealt with child abuse, religious fanaticism and ww2 bombings all jostle for attention within its pages. Interviews and vox pops with edward snape producer, oliver ford davies as tom oakley, jack butcher as william beech, and ethan beer as zach. The first one, starring hayley mills won the gold award at the new york film and television festival in 1990. Name of writer, number pages in ebook and size are given in our post. Dec 18, 2015 hailed as a modern day classic, goodnight mister tom has now been adapted for the stage by popular writer and director of childrens plays david wood obe. The play earned the laurence olivier award for best entertainment at the 20 laurence olivier awards.
Goodnight mister tom duke of yorks theatre whatsonstage. A play by david wood based on a book by michelle magorian. It opened at the chichester festival theatre last year and has now embarked on a strictly limited run at the duke of yorks theatre this christmas before setting off on a nationwide tour. 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. The hit stage version of michelle magorians childrens book may not feature any festive snowmen or father christmases, but its story of a damaged little boy and a lonely old man who come to love each other is certainly moving. Goodnight mr tom was originally a highly successful novel by michelle morgan and has been adapted for the stage by famed childrens. Michelle magorians novel goodnight mister tom is set during the dark and. Goodnight mister tom is a play by david wood, based on the childrens novel of the same. Oct 02, 2015 goodnight mr tom at duke of yorks theatre, london book tickets online now or call 0203 567 0620. All is perfect until william is suddenly summoned by his mother back to london.
East riding theatres cast for goodnight mister tom. After a 20year wait for the rights to produce this play. Dec 18, 2015 if its just not christmas till youve blubbed into your reindeer jumper sleeve at a tearjerking family show, goodnight mister tom should sort you out. David woods olivieraward winning adaptation of goodnight mister tom comes to london this christmas for a limited run at the duke of yorks. You can now book your theatre and concert tickets online at expresstheatretickets. Secure online tickets for west end shows, musicals, plays, and comedy. The first half of the book is about the opening of hearts and the welcoming of love and relationships. You can book tickets for us here, or for performances from 1 january to february you can book through our new year ticket promotion get into london theatre. Other files 1 magorian michelle goodnight mister tom. Goodnight mister tom at duke of yorks theatre theatre. Goodnight mister tom is running a grand opera house matinee club event on wednesday 30 th march. Goodnight mister tom plays at the duke of york s theatre. Goodnight mister tom is one of those childrens books that stays with you long after you have read it. Mar 15, 2018 goodnight mister tom duke of york s theatre, duke of york s theatre tickets may be purchased by following the book tickets links on this page.
Now a modern classic, michelle magorian s wonderfully uplifting tale is brought gloriously to life in this magical stage adaptation by david wood. Check here and also read some short description about goodnight, mr tom by michelle magorian download free ebook. In december 2015, a new production of goodnight mister showed at the duke of yorks theatre in london from december. Mar 28, 2017 goodnight mister tom was one of my favourite books when i was young.
Fearing for will as he returns to the vipers nest is painful. Originally a childrens book the michelle magorian published in 1981, the story is set in rural england just before the. Goodnight mister tom duke of yorks theatre tickets. How goodnight mister tom was turned from book to stage. Goodnight mister tom grand opera house york atg tickets. This heartwarming tale of an unexpected crossgenerational friendship during the hardships of world war ii won the olivier award for best entertainment when it was last on the west end in 20 and is a spectacle not to be missed. Set during the dangerous build up to the second world war, goodnight mister tom follows young william beech, who is evacuated to the idyllic english countryside and forges a remarkable and heart warming friendship with the elderly recluse, tom oakley. Goodnight mr tom tickets on sale for the duke of york s theatre in londons west end, with bookings from 11th december 2015 21st february 2016. The production runs for approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including an interval. Fans of magorians book and theatregoers of all ages will love this classic story that tugs at the heartstrings. Dont miss the charming stage adaptation of michelle magorians awardwinning childrens novel, goodnight mister tom, which returns to the west end this christmas. Nov 27, 2014 goodnight mister tom book summary hannah cox.
It has been adapted to screen and theatre and is one of my favourite books of all time. The olivier awardwinning chichester festival theatre production of goodnight mister tom returns to the stage starring david troughton the archers. When i knew that my book goodnight mister tom was to be adapted as a. The olivier awardwinning chichester festival theatre production of goodnight mister tom returns to london this christmas. Goodnight mr tom play first reactions from duke of york theatre london duration. Its the perfect way to see a show, have a hot drink and meet other likeminded theatre goers. Michelle has just finished a new book, is carrying out research for an eighth book and is gathering material for performance readings. Goodnight mister tom plays at the duke of yorks theatre from 11. Whats on for christmas at the duke of yorks theatre.
I kept a copy by my bedside for weeks and remember being completely taken over by it. Goodnight mister tom tickets at the duke of yorks theatre. Goodnight mr tom cheap theatre tickets duke of yorks theatre. Dec 29, 2015 goodnight mister tom continues its run at the duke of yorks theatre until 20 february. Goodnight mister tom is a play by david wood, based on the childrens novel of the same name by michelle magorian. Escape to the country on the 30th anniversary of its publication, the popular wartime tale goodnight mister tom is to hit the stage. Goodnight mister tom, east riding theatre, beverley york. Goodnight mister tom, duke of yorks theatre culture whisper. Theatre tickets and show information for goodnight mister tom in london. Goodnight, mr tom by michelle magorian download free ebook. Dec 11, 2015 goodnight mister tom is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. For further information on that, be sure to check out the official website. Goodnight mister tom opens at the duke of yorks theatre on 11 th december 2015 and will play there until 20 th february 2016. Its hard to believe that this year sees the fifth christmas offering from beverleys wonderful east riding theatre, but, following on from the dickens trio of a christmas carol, oliver twist and great expectations, and last years its a wonderful life, comes goodnight mister tom.
Goodnight mister tom at the duke of york entertainment focus. Now a modern classic, michelle magorians wonderfully uplifting tale is brought gloriously to life in this magical stage adaptation by david wood. Hit stage adaptation of beloved childrens book goodnight mister tom brings touching tale of evacuees to london this winter. Goodnight mister tom plays at the duke of yorks theatre from 11 december until 21. Opened 17 december 2015, closed 20 february 2016 at the duke of yorks theatre. Dec 21, 2015 goodnight mr tom is running at the duke of yorks theatre until february 20, at which point it begins a nationwide tour. It was announced today that the critically acclaimed chichester festival theatre production of michelle magorians classic novel goodnight mister tom will return to the west end for a limited ten week run this christmas at the duke of york s theatre. Goodnight mister tom duke of yorks theatre, the duke of york. The hit stage version of michelle magorians childrens book may not feature any festive. Theatre tickets, theatre breaks and show information for goodnight mr tom at duke of yorks theatre.
Following a successful run at the phoenix theatre, the show embarked on a national tour. Angus jackson manage to do with magorians beloved book is give additional depth. Buy goodnight mister tom tickets at grand opera house york directly from the box office. Michelle magorians source novel that will resonate equally with families, war veterans. Goodnight mister tom, east riding theatre, beverley, until january 6. You will be purchasing your goodnight mister tom duke of york s theatre tickets from lovetheatre which is part of the ambassadors theatre group. Goodnight mister tom premiered in 2011 at the chichester festival theatre, directed by angus jackson. Download goodnight, mr tom by michelle magorian download free ebook pdf ebook. Review of goodnight mister tom duke of yorks theatre. Michelle magorians novel, adapted for the stage by david wood, is told largely through the children who have been dispossessed by the.
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