Archives - The Sea

by Edward Bond

Directed by Danny Swanson

Friday 29th March – Saturday 6th April 1996 in the Auditorium

The Sea is a compassionate comedy, about a tragedy and human beings’ ability to adapt in order to survive.

The drowning of a young man and the arrival of his companion, Willy, in a close-knit coastal town has a profound impact on the town’s inhabitants. Hatch, the town draper, believes the stranger is a manifestation from outer space and plots to get rid of him. Willy turns to Evens, a wise beachcomber, for advice: “Don’t give up hope, that’s always silly. The truth’s waiting for you, it’s very patient and you’ll find it”.

Part of the Barn’s 1995/1996 season

Presented by The Barn Theatre Club

Cast

Willy Carson	-	Sandy Underwood
Evens	-	Bryan Rycroft
Hatch	-	Roy Archer
Hollarcut	-	Rob Wallace
Vicar	-	James Harper
Carter	-	Joe Swanson
Thompson	-	Steve Morris
Louise Rafi	-	Judith Claxton
Rose Jones	-	Lucy Weston
Jessica Tilehouse	-	Wendy Bage
Mafanwy Price	-	Julie Hulland
Jilly	-	Zoë Watkins
Rachel	-	Brenda Newey
Miss Happisburgh	-	Davina Stubbs

Creative team

Director	-	Danny Swanson
Set Design	-	Eric Farlie
Lighting Design	-	Simon Turner
Sound Design	-	Rob Wallace
Stage Manager	-	Mark Owens
Assistant Stage Manager	-	Nigel Rive
		Tim Millard
		Julia Bridgeman
		Margaret Hakansson
Costumes	-	Lou Underwood
		Jo Lloyd
		Juliet Harper
Properties	-	Sue Walters
Properties	-	Carolyn Annand
Lighting Operation	-	Simon Wallace
Sound Operation	-	Jimmy Wong
Set Construction	-	Eric Farlie
		Keith Collingwood
		Brian Duffy
		Don Fisher
		Harrold Muncey
		John Walters
Poster Design	-	Jenny Collingwood
Production Secretary	-	Wendy Bage