Lord of the Flies
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Overview
Arrive. Divide. Hunt. Survive.
In the midst of a raging war, a group of British school children are left stranded after surviving a devastating plane crash. Ralph is voted the leader over outcast Piggy and rule-breaking Jack. As tensions rise and the hunger for power grows, the group divide and become wildly out of control.
Left to fend for themselves, the children are tested to their limits as they struggle for survival in their new and mysterious surroundings.
Directed by Amy Leach (Macbeth, Oliver Twist, Hamlet, Romeo & Juliet), this must-see production will be a modern staging of William Golding’s menacing 20th century classic with creatively integrated audio description available at every performance.
William Golding’s Lord of the Flies
Adapted for the stage by Nigel Williams
A Leeds Playhouse and Belgrade Theatre Coventry co-production presented in association with Rose Theatre
DIGITAL PROGRAMME
Age guidance: 12+
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**** The Guardian
“Golding’s tale remains startlingly resonant…This is an apocalypse for now”
“Bang up to date for a world on the brink”
**** North West End
“…Visceral and intelligent retelling… a chance to ponder the complexities of the human soul”
*** The Stage
“Brutal and bloody…intense, viscerally staged adaptation of William Golding’s classic”
The Yorkshire Times
“…Will enthral you from beginning to end”
*** What’s On Stage
“A full-blooded production powered by raw young talent”
On Yorkshire Magazine
“There’s so much energy on stage, if the cast were rigged up to dynamos, they could probably power Leeds for a week”
Leeds Living
“Leach’s productions are known for their energy and dynamism”
South Leeds Life
“All this young cast performed their roles confidently and credibly”
Live Art Alive
“Amy Leach and a talented team of cast and creatives have produced something really fresh and relevant that inspires and provokes”
**** Fairy Powered
“The narrative is dramatic, fast-paced, bloodied and wild”
“This well-done production is undoubtedly unique and inclusive with members of the deaf and hearing-impaired community being part of the cast and creative team”
**** Morning Star
“Thrilling and disturbing”
Meet the Lord of the Flies Cast
Jason Battersby (He/Him)– Roger John Carter (They/Him) – Perceval Jason Connor (He/Him) – Piggy Partick Dineen (He/Him) – Jack
Justice Ezi (He/Him) – Maurice Adam Fenton (He/They) – Simon Nate Leung (He/Him) – Bill Angela Jones (She Her)– Ralph (Understudy & Tour)
Sade Malone (She/Her) – Ralph Aki Nakagawa (She/Her) – Henry Ciaran O’Breen (He/Him) – Eric Kyle O’Gara (He/Him) – Naval Officer
Eloise Pennycott (She/Her) – Sam Olly Rhodes (He/Him) – Understudy
Creative team
William Golding’s Lord of the Flies
Adapted for the stage by Nigel Williams
Director
Amy Leach (She/Her)
Set & Costume Designer
Max Johns (He/They)
Lighting Designer
Chris Davey (He/Him)
Sound Designer & Composer
John Biddle (He/Him)
Casting Director
Lucy Casson (She/Her)
Fight Director
Kate Waters (She/Her)
Movement Director
Natasha Harrison (She/Her)
Associate Fight Director
Kyle O’Gara (He/Him)
Deaf Creative Consultant
Stephen Collins (He/Him)
Lead BSL Interpreter
Sarah Cox (She/Her)
BSL Interpreter
Rachel Merry (She/Her)
Audio Description Director
Benjamin Wilson (He/Him)
Audio Describer
Vicky Ackroyd (She/Her)
Assistant Director
Zoe Lack (She/Her)
Trainee Assistant Director & Audio Description Consultant
Ada Eravama (She/Her)
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There are two entrances to the theatre, Kings Road Entrance (this is the taxi drop-off/collection point) and the Main Entrance.
Both level entrances have automated doors. These lead into the foyer area where you will find the Restaurant, Bar, Box Office and entrances to Stages 1, 2 and 3.
STEP FREE ACCESS
Northern Stage is fully accessible. The theatre has three lifts providing access to all parts of the building, including the accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area. Buggy parking is available
WHEELCHAIR SPACES
There are five wheelchair positions in Stage 1, two positions in Stage 2 and all seats are removeable in Stage 3.
TOILETS
We have a Changing Places toilet in the Stage 1 lobby and accessible toilets in Stage 3 and Stage 2 lower entrance lobby. Gender neutral toilets are situated in the Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.
HEARING ENHANCEMENT
Induction loop system in all public spaces, and an infra-red system in all three stages. (In Stage 1 the induction loop is best covered in rows E – L).
ASSISTANCE
One free ticket for the assistant of a disabled person who is not able to attend unaccompanied.
BOOKING COMPANION SEATING
To book a free ticket for a wheelchair companion or an assistant, contact our Box Office on 0191 230 5151, via email at boxoffice@northernstage.co.uk or by visiting our Box Office in person.
GUIDE DOGS
Guide, hearing and all working dogs are welcome here.
SEAT ACCESSIBILITY
Stage 1: Seats are 43 cm wide, 41cm deep, with 46cm between arm rests. The aisleway is 51cm deep from the seat back. Arm rests cannot be removed.
Stage 2: Seats are 40cm wide, 41cm deep. The aisleway is 64cm deep from the seat back. There are no arm rests.
Our seats are rated to British Standards at installation and are guaranteed to hold up to 110kg.
More Information
To discuss any access needs, take a look at our access page or please call our Box Office on 0191 230 5151.