Carrie's War

Carrie's War at Apollo Theatre

Why see Carrie's War?

When the Second World War air raids threaten their safety in the city, Carrie and her brother are evacuated to a small Welsh village. But the countryside has dangers and adventures of its own - and a group of characters who will change Carrie's life for ever.

There's mean Mr Evans, kind Auntie Lou, brilliant young Albert Sandwich and Mr Johnny, who speaks a language all of his own. Then there's Hepzibah Green the witch at Druids Grove, and the ancient skull with its terrifying curse...

Emma Reeves (Little Women and Anne of Green Gables) adaptation of Nina Bawden's 1973 classic book captures vividly her tale of two siblings as they negotiate a life-changing lesson in loyalty, fear, myth and magic.

Key Information

Audience

Recommended age is 7 years +

Run Time

2 hours including one 15 minute intermission.

Dates

Finished 12 Sep 2009

Cast

Kacey Ainsworth as Auntie Lou
Prunella Scales as Mrs Gotobed
James Beddard as Mr Johnny
Sarah Edwardson as Carrie
John Heffernan as Albert Sandwich
James Joyce as Nick
Daniel Llewellyn-Williams as Major Cass Harper
Siôn Tudor Owen as Mr Evans
Amanda Symonds as Hepzibah Green

Creative

Directed by Andrew Loudon
Design by Edward Lipscomb
Lighting Design by Matthew Eagland
Sound Design by John Leonard

Reviews

Customer reviews

2 reviews, average rating: (2.8 Stars)

Elaine Bennett

Delightful - a breath of fresh air .

I found this play thought evoking & charming.I felt all of the actors were wonderful as was the singing and I only heard positive comments and praise at the end of the show - I would encourage anyone young or senior to give this performance a chance . My only negative comment is that Prunella Scales voice did not carry well despite the fact I was sitting in the front stalls.Two stars can only be described as a tragedy. ... Read more
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