The Children’s Theatre Partnership and Royal & Derngate Northampton present the Nottingham Playhouse production of
Holes
by Louis Sachar
Stanley Yelnats can’t catch a break. Born into a family cursed with bad luck, it comes as no surprise when he finds himself accused of a crime he didn’t commit.
Sent to a labour camp as punishment, he is tasked with digging one hole, five foot wide by five foot deep, every day. He’s told it is to build ‘character’. But the tyrannical Warden is definitely hiding something. How will Stanley and his fellow inmates deal with her demands, her two cronies, plus the fearsome rattlesnakes and yellow-spotted lizards? And will Stanley and his new friends unearth what’s really going on?
Holes is the brilliant, inventive and creative new stage show based on the multi-award-winning novel and the Hollywood blockbuster.
This hit production is a thrilling and off-beat comedy adventure and is perfect for adults and children aged 8 and up.
Suitable for 8+ | Running time: 2 hours 10 mins inc interval | Contains theatrical smoke, sudden loud noises and strobe lighting
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Reviews
“Storytelling at its best. An absolute must see
“It’s a show that grows in pace, wit and emotional resonance the longer it goes on; you’ll leave smiling
“Like the novel, Penford’s production gets the balance between gritty realism and wild fantasy just right
“A fast-paced and inventive family show that works on every level
“This delightfully magical stage adaptation… entertains the whole family in spades
Cast
- Harold Addo
X-Ray - Leona Allen
Zero - James Backway
Stanley Yelnats - Joëlle Brabban
Magnet - Jeremy Cobb
Tough Kid/Mr Tennyson/Ensemble - Rhona Croker
Madame Zeroni/Warden - Grace Davey
Linda Walker/Ensemble - John Elkington
Judge/Mr Sir/Igor Barkov/Sherrif - Ashley D Gayle
Policeman/Myra's Father/Sam/Attorney General/Clyde Livingston - Henry Mettle
Armpit - Matthew Romain
Stanley's Dad/Mr Pedanski/Elya/Trout Walker - Elizabeth Twells
Stanley's Mom/Myra/Sarah Miller/Kissin' Kate Barlow/Ms Morengo
Creatives
- Louis Sachar
Writer - Adam Penford
Director - Simon Kenny
Designer - Prema Mehta
Lighting Designer - Adam P McCready
Sound Designer - Tom Attwood
Composer/MD - Matthew Forbes
Puppet Director and Co-Designer - Emma Annetts
Choreographer - Duncan McLean
Video Designer - Sarah Bird CDG
Casting Director - Vicky Richardson
Casting Director
Holes
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