Leave Hitler to Me, Lad

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Leave Hitler to Me, Lad – A brand new family musical by Haley Cox and LA composer Ben Pringle (previous credits include Buffy the Vampire Slayer), designed by Barney George, supported by Arts Council England.

Based on a true story, “Leave Hitler To Me, Lad” tells the untold tale of a lost generation of children in the aftermath of World War 2.

Brian’s Dad is a war hero and he’s coming home any day! He’s been coming home for 7 years…

It’s 1952 and the country is rebuilding itself. King George is dead and Rock ‘n’ Roll is here to stay. Brian builds his own little family at the school with his rabbit Pandy, friends Gladys, an orphan, George, who doesn’t know where his parents are either and Mr Bill his Welfare Officer. Then there is Miss Bates, the Headmistress of Great Stony who rules the school with an iron fist.

The children look forward to Sports Day – a day off Bates’ rules and sanctions. However, heads turn when glamorous teenager Pam appears to unravel the past and reveal a shocking secret that will turn Brian’s world upside down, forever.

“…the most sensitive and well-written family show at the festival.” (Broadway Baby)

CAST

Kivan Dene – Brian/Eric
Sara Marie Bradley – Miss Bates/Mary
Gareth Price-Baghurst – Mr Bill/Barry
Sophie Thornton – Pam
Jonah Kensett/Myles Brumby – Young Brian
Grace Mainon/Amy Leek – Gladys
Luke Wakeman/Sam Waites – George

Directed by Haley Cox
Musical Direction by Phil Collingwood
Design by Barney George