In January 1866, a freak easterly storm came up, destroying much of the towns fishing fleet, and other shipping in the Channel. The women of the town, and the few men on shore, came together in a struggle to save whatever they could from the storm, lighting a fire of household possessions on the breakwater to try to guide any surviving ships to safety. The story is told through the eyes of historical residents of the town – the vast majority of characters in the story, were real people living in Brixham at the time.
Cast and credits
Duration:
150 minutesDirector
Laura JuryCast
Alicja Bagier, Christophe Lombardi, Ciaron Davies, Dorothy Laity, Laura Jury, Peter Carey, Pieterjan Eyckmans, Rich Sandford, Sammy Hickman, Alex SladePerformances
Friday, 13 December
Performances:
8:30pmAdult £
8.00Concession £
7.00Student/Child £
7.00The South Devon Players theatre and film company was founded in 2005/6 on the proceeds of a carboot sale.
A professional theatre company based in Brixham, the Players primarily specialise in researched historical theatre productions and old “Classics”.
The Company were winners of the national Epic Award 2017 for England, a national arts award celebrating creativity and innovation in grassroots arts, as well as international nominations for past productions.
The South Devon Players was created to provide opportunities for local people, and showcase their talents, and welcomes new creatives from the Devon region.
South Devon Players Theatre & Film Company
In January 1866, a freak easterly storm came up, destroying much of the towns fishing fleet, and other shipping in the Channel. The women of the town, and the few men on shore, came together in a struggle to save whatever they could from the storm, lighting a fire of household possessions on the breakwater to try to guide any surviving ships to safety. The story is told through the eyes of historical residents of the town – the vast majority of characters in the story, were real people living in Brixham at the time.
Cast and credits
Duration:
150 minutesDirector
Laura JuryCast
Alicja Bagier, Christophe Lombardi, Ciaron Davies, Dorothy Laity, Laura Jury, Peter Carey, Pieterjan Eyckmans, Rich Sandford, Sammy Hickman, Alex SladePerformances
Friday, 13 December
Performances:
8:30pmAdult £
8.00Concession £
7.00Student/Child £
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