Skellig (2010)
by David Almond
Directed by Lorraine Spenceley
Performances: Tue 20th – Sat 24th April 2010, Prompt Corner
Contents
Introduction
Michael and his family have moved into a new house which used to belong to an old man. Michael’s father warns him not to go into the dilapidated garage as it is dangerous, but like all children Michael cannot resist the temptation to explore. Amongst all the boxes and dead insects Michael find a strange human-like creature called Skellig who seems to have almost wasted away. Mina who lives next door to Michael becomes his best friend and together they look after Skellig, taking him Chinese food, aspirin and brown ale.
What kind of creature is Skellig? Is he an old man crippled with arthritis? Or is he an angel who has lost his way?
Cast
- Stone - Lionel Monks
- Narrators - Jeanette Hoile, Kiran Mundair, Iona Conway
- Dad - Matthew Lee
- Mum - Victoria Arter-Furlong
- Michael - Oliver Retter
- Skellig - Barry Heselden
- Rasputin - James Hough
- The Yeti - Tony Emerson
- Miss Clarts Sanchia Leddy
- Leakey - Raffaella Patmore
- Coot - Hans Rossbach
- Mina McKee - Ruby Todd
- Lucy Carr - Piper Jacobsen
- Nurse - Diane Phillips
- Arthritic Lady - Sanchia Leddy
- Dr McNabolda - Running Water Awolesi
- Mrs McKee - Sue Jacobsen
Crew
- Stage Manager - Kay George
- Lighting Designer & Operator - Gareth Barker
- Sound Designer & Operator - Brian Fretwell
- Costumes - Val Williams
- Skellig's Wings - Val Williams
- Props - The cast and crew
- Poster Design - Karen Webb
- Theatre Rep - Dave Hollander
A special thanks to Jayne Williams, Jeanette Hoile, The Natural History Museum, Horniman Museum, Mr & Mrs Rossbach, the staff of the Gipsy Hill Tavern, the staff of Scandals, the SLT Theatre Committee and members of SLT for their help and support, Caroline Durant.
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Gallery
Reminiscences and Anecdotes
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