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The Southbury Child

1 Jul – 27 Aug 2022 The Bridge Theatre

Chichester Festival Theatre London Theatre Company Directed by Nicholas Hytner
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Sharp-witted, wilful and frequently drunk, David Highland has kept a grip on his parish through a combination of disordered charm and high-handed determination. But when his conscience forces him to take a hard line with a parishioner who wants Disney balloons at a family funeral, he finds himself dangerously isolated from public opinion. As his own family begins to fracture, David must face a future that threatens to extinguish not only his position in the town, but everything he stands for. Stephen Beresford’s very funny new play is a deeply humane exploration of family, faith, tradition and tolerance in a rapidly changing world.

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Phoebe Nicholls stands and leans on a table talking to Alex Jennings wearing a black robe. She wears a grey cardigan and long skirt. Jack Greenlees sits at the table watching the exchange. Manuel Harlan Featuring Jack Greenlees Alex Jennings Phoebe Nicholls
Phoebe Nicholls and Alex Jennings sit at a wooden table, they lean toward each other and Phoebe watches Alex intently. Manuel Harlan Featuring Alex Jennings Phoebe Nicholls
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Sthbry 196 Manuel Harlan Featuring Jo Herbert
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Jo Herbert stands with one hand under her chin and another in her pocket. She has brown hair tied back in a bun and wears a white t-shirt with khaki green trousers. Manuel Harlan Featuring Jo Herbert
A large rehearsal room is filled with a big table atop a woven rug. There are different styles of wooden chairs sat at the table and also around the room. Seven people can be seen (two men and five women), most of them are sitting. They all look off in th Manuel Harlan Featuring Holly Atkins Jack Greenlees Hermione Gulliford
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Sthbry REH 002 Manuel Harlan Featuring Stephen Beresford
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Sthbry REH 001 Manuel Harlan Featuring Holly Atkins
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Behind the scenes photos by Craig Sugden Craig Sugden Featuring Alex Jennings
Black and white photo of a large dressing room. There are dressing tables around the edge of the room that have mirrors with lights around them, along with celebration greeting cards. 5 women from the cast sit at their tables and are all mid laughter Craig Sugden Featuring Holly Atkins Hermione Gulliford Jo Herbert
Racheal Ofori ( who has dark afro hair in a high ponytail, wearing huge hoop earrings and a sparkly pink top) is sat at a dressing table listening to her phone with a huge grin on her face Craig Sugden Featuring Racheal Ofori
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