Play Details
Context
Artistic Director
Vicky Featherstone
Dates Performed
Wednesday 12th November 2014
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs
Play Details
Synopsis
A Year 4 classroom in Castlegrave Community Primary School
In a Year 4 classroom, a rebellion is brewing. Meet Louie, a defiant 8-year-old who refuses to conform to the new behavior management system created by children’s author Sali Rayner. As Louie rallies their classmates against the program’s mascot, Badger Do Best, the classroom descends into chaos. Caught in the crossfire are the well-meaning teacher Ms Newsome and the headteacher Ms Evitt, who is desperate for the program to succeed at all costs.
This biting satire takes a provocative look at the education system, social control, and the price of conformity. As the characters grapple with the tension between individuality and obedience, we are forced to question the true purpose of the educational framework we so readily embrace.
Cast & Creative
Cast
Amanda Abbington
Cast
Nikki Amuka-Bird
Cast
Julie Hesmondhalgh
Cast
Ony Uhiara
Cast
Lizzie Wells
Cast
Cedric Essumang
Cast
Grace Taylor
Cast
Colby Mulgrew
Cast
Beatrice Playfoot-Orme
Cast
Bobby Smalldridge
Cast
Lahaina Asumung
Cast
Lara Decaro
Cast
David Evans
Cast
Tyla Wilson
Cast
Nancy Allsop
Cast
Zahra O'Reilly
Designer
Chloe Lamford
Lighting
Phillip Gladwell
Sound
Mark Melville
Movement Director
Imogen Knight
Assistant Director
Debbie Hannan
