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Red Skies Over the SevernA play by Lance Woodmancommisoned and first performed by Worcester Theatre Company at Worcester Swan TheatreFirst production directed by Jenny Stephens Thursday 25 October to Saturday 10 November 2001
"What is striking about Lance Woodman... is that ...he is one of the few dramatists ready to tackle English rural life. ...the play intelligently addresses a neglected subject, the impact of the rural crisis on individual families... a play that speaks so directly and urgently to its audience..."
"A remarkably compelling piece... blessed with a mix of high passion and sly humour that bodes exceptionally well for the future." Hansard: Red Skies... referred to in a parliamentary debate Worcester Evening News: Red Skies... reviewed by Ally Hardy Casting: 5M (including 2 supernumaries), 2F plus a boy. Reading script available |
 Peter Baio as the Norman with Derek Chaplin as the Saxon |
The Shepards are a tight-knit family who have been farming for generations and they are determined to keep it that way. Their determination is shaken when John Shepard, the old man of the family, is troubled by the ghostly vision of a small boy. The appearances of the child prompt a chain of events that will change all of their lives forever. |
 Paul Beech as John Shepard |
 The Boy |
This is a family drama that combines raw emotion with moments of black comedy. The play has been specially written for Worcester Theatre Company by Lance Woodman, writer of two of the hugely successful Worcester Century Plays |
 Paul Beech with Robin Simpson as Terry Sykes |
The cast also featured Lennox Greaves, Polly Lister and Tina Gray.
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