Goodnight mister tom is a play by david wood, based on the childrens novel of the same. Originally a childrens book the michelle magorian published in 1981, the story is set in rural england just before the outbreak of the second world war. Goodnight mister tom duke of yorks theatre tickets. Review of goodnight mister tom duke of yorks theatre.
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Festival presented a stage adaptation of the classic book by michelle magorian. Goodnight mister tom at the duke of york s theatre douglas mayo 25th february 2016 11th september 2015 news, west end it was announced today that the critically acclaimed chichester festival theatre production of michelle magorians classic novel goodnight mister tom will return to the west end for a limited ten week run this christmas at the duke of yorks theatre. Goodnight mr tom was originally a highly successful novel by michelle morgan and has been adapted for the stage by famed childrens playwright david wood. Goodnight mister tom follows the journey of a young boy, william beech, as he is evacuated from london during the airraids of world war ii and put into the care of tom oakley, an elderly recluse. Its one of those heartwarming shows that is perfect for the cold winter months. Goodnight mr tom at duke of yorks theatre, london book tickets online now or call 0203 567 0620. The hit stage version of michelle magorians childrens book may not feature any festive snowmen or father christmases, but its story of a. For further information on that, be sure to check out the official website. Its a timeless classic to be enjoyed by the whole family. Whats on at the duke of yorks theatre official website. Chichester festival theatre s acclaimed production of goodnight mr tom returns to the west end this christmas for a limited 10 week season at the duke of yorks theatre. Goodnight mr tom was originally a highly successful novel by michelle morgan and has been adapted for the stage by famed childrens.
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How goodnight mister tom was turned from book to stage play. The chichester production of goodnight mister tom, adapted by david wood, from the classic novel by michelle magorian, will return to the west end following a run at the phoenix theatre in 2012. Goodnight mister tom duke of yorks theatre tickets duke. The duke of yorks theatre opened in 1892, then named the trafalgar square theatre, and was renamed to its current name in 1895 to honour the future king george v. You will be purchasing your goodnight mister tom duke of yorks theatre tickets from lovetheatre which is part of the ambassadors theatre group. Goodnight mister tom runs at the duke of yorks theatre until 20 february.
Now a modern classic, michelle magorian s wonderfully uplifting tale is brought gloriously to life in this magical stage adaptation by david wood. The duke of york s theatre in london, uk, opened on 10 september 1892 with wedding eve, was built for frank wyatt and his wife, violet melnotte. The duke of yorks theatre is a west end theatre in st martins lane, in the city of westminster, london. Goodnight mr tom plays the duke of yorks theatre until 20 february 2016. After success at the chichester festival theatre and winning an olivier award for best entertainment and family in 20, david woods adaptation of goodnight mister tom is back for christmas 2015. Goodnight mr tom cheap theatre tickets duke of yorks. Angus jackson manage to do with magorians beloved book is give additional depth. Michelle magorians novel, adapted for the stage by david wood, is told largely through the children who have been dispossessed by the war.
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