• Review For Us
    • In London or across the UK
    • at Edinburgh Fringe
  • List Your Show
  • Advertising
  • Musicals
  • Plays
  • Ballet & Dance
  • Previews
  • First Look
Theatre Weekly
  • Home
  • News
    • West End
    • Off-West End
    • Regional & Tours
  • Reviews
  • Interviews
  • Digital Theatre
  • Tickets
    • Discounts
    • Musicals
    • Plays
    • Opera
    • Dance
    • Concerts
  • Contact Us
    • Join us as a Reviewer
No Result
View All Result
Theatre Weekly
  • Home
  • News
    • West End
    • Off-West End
    • Regional & Tours
  • Reviews
  • Interviews
  • Digital Theatre
  • Tickets
    • Discounts
    • Musicals
    • Plays
    • Opera
    • Dance
    • Concerts
  • Contact Us
    • Join us as a Reviewer
No Result
View All Result
Theatre Weekly
No Result
View All Result
Home News
Full Cast Announced for Running Wild Tour

Full Cast Announced for Running Wild Tour

Full Cast Announced for Running Wild Tour

by Staff Writer
January 5, 2017
Reading Time: 2 mins read

Children’s Touring Partnership is delighted to announce the full cast for the first UK Tour of Running Wild by Michael Morpurgo in an adaptation by Samuel Adamson.

Michael Morpurgo’s novel, based on a true story, is brought to life in this award-winning production, which has been described by critics as ‘inspiring’, ‘evocative, ‘imaginative’ and ‘life-affirming’.  Originally produced by Regent’s Park Theatre and Chichester Festival Theatre, this epic production, complete with spectacular life-size puppets, tells an emotional and moving story of love, loss and loyalty and of living for the moment.

Running Wild is the story is of a girl named Lilly, who, whilst on holiday with her mother in Indonesia, takes an elephant ride.  During the ride, Oona, the elephant, suddenly becomes anxious and runs from the beach deep into the jungle.  With Lilly on her back, they escape moments before the tsunami hits the island.  Miles from civilisation, at first there’s wonder, discovery and tree-top adventures with the orangutans, but, as thoughts turn to her mother left behind on the beach, and wild tigers prowl, and hunger hits, Lilly must now learn to survive the rainforest.  And then the hunters come…

       

Running Wild Cast will include:

The lead role of Lilly will be shared by three young actresses, Jemima Bennett, India Brown and Annika Whiston.
Dad/Red Bandana will be played by Kazeem Toisin Amore
Grandma by Liz Crowther
Mahout/Kaya by Stephen Hoo
Dr Geraldine by Corinna Powlesland
Mr Anthony by Jack Sandle
Mum will be played by Balvinder Sopal.

The puppeteers will be:
Darcy Collins (Frank, the baby orangutan)
Romina Hytten (orangutan Mani Head)
Fred Davis (Mani Body)
Elisa de Grey (elephant Oona Trunk)
James Charlton (Oona Head)
Michael Peters (Oona Heart)
Wela Mbusi (Oona Hind)
with Gareth Aled and Scarlet Wilderink as alternate puppeteers.

You mightalso like

Pasión de Buena Vista to tour the UK for the first time in 10 years

Pasión de Buena Vista Returns to the UK for Tour

Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out

Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out Announces Tour

Running Wild begins at Chichester Festival Theatre on 10 February 2017. Booking information information can be found at www.runningwildlive.co.uk.

Staff Writer

Staff Writer

At Theatre Weekly we are dedicated to giving theatre a new audience. Our News, Reviews and Interviews are all written with the audience in mind, helping you decide what to see next. And when you have decided, our great ticket deals will help save you money too.

Related Articles

Pasión de Buena Vista to tour the UK for the first time in 10 years
News

Pasión de Buena Vista Returns to the UK for Tour

Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out
News

Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out Announces Tour

The Full Monty Credit Ellie Kurttz
First Look

First Look: The Full Monty on Tour

The Cast of Bonnie & Clyde Tour credit Darren Bell
News

Initial Casting Announced And Additional Dates Added To The UK & Ireland Tour of Bonnie & Clyde

Jesus Christ Superstar Tour Cast Ian McIntosh (Jesus), Shem Omari James (Judas), and Hannah Richardson (Mary). Photo Mark Senior
News

Full Casting Announced for UK Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar

Peter Pan Goes Wrong UK Tour Cast
News

Peter Pan Goes Wrong announces new cast for UK Tour

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Twitter Facebook Youtube Instagram

At Theatre Weekly we give theatre a new audience. You'll find our theatre news, theatre reviews and theatre interviews are written from an audience point of view. Our great value London theatre tickets will get you the best deal for your theatre tickets.
Theatre Weekly, 124 City Road, London EC1V 2NX
  • Join Our Community
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact Us
  • Advertising

Recent News

The Magic of Terry Pratchet Marc Burrows photo credit Kim Burrow illustraion Andrea c White

The Magic of Terry Pratchett to play at Bloomsbury Theatre

Marisha Wallace

Marisha Wallace and Tommy Blaize Announced for Festive Concerts at the Southbank Centre

© 2022 Theatre Weekly

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Tickets
  • Digital Theatre
  • News
    • West End
    • Off West End
    • Regional & Tours
    • Digital
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
  • Contact Us
    • Join us as a Reviewer

© 2022 Theatre Weekly