Salty Socks
27th July-16th October 2011 …or, to give it it’s full title, ‘The Mysterious and Fantastical Wartime Tale of the Salty Socks of Dunkirk’. But you can call it Salty Socks for short.
It’s a story about a boy. And a boat. And some socks.
Set at the beginning of World War II, in a Blighty dripping with Brylcreem and bunting, a young boy has the world at his feet. He can do anything. Climb any tree, win any race and face any challenge.
Until one day he finds his mother crying.
With Shanty’s mix of mystery, mayhem and musical mirth, stories come to life, adventures become history and socks become legend.
The Mysterious and Fantastical Wartime Tale of The Salty Socks of Dunkirk. Stinking out a laundry basket in a theatre near you.
“A brilliant juxtaposition of serious and fun”
Blackmore Vale
“A sheer gem”
The British Theatre Guide
Supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, and West Dorset District Council. With thanks to Travelling Light Theatre Company.
| Credits: | |
| Devised by | Kate Adams, Samuel Martin, Ben Tolley and Amy Tweed |
| Written by | Tim Bell and Harry Long |
| Cast: | Kate Adams |
| Samuel Martin | |
| Ben Tolley | |
| Amy Tweed |
| Direction | Harry Long and Tim Bell |
| Composition | Stu Mcloughlin |
| Musical Direction, Additional Music and Musical Arrangements | Adam Pleeth |
| Set Design | Trudi Molloy |
| Lighting Design | Penny Griffin |
| Costume Design | Suzanne Bell |
| Stage Manager | Betsy Porritt |
| Programme, Flyer and Poster Design | Ed and Nick Price |
| Scenic Artist | Tilda Long |
| Make and Make-Up Consultant | Joan Stribling |
| For Shanty Theatre Company: | |
| Producers | Tim Bell / Harry Long |
| Music | Stu Mcloughlin |
| Finance | Michael Bell |
| Fundraiser | Beccy Allen |
| Event Organiser | Emily Severn |
| Company Mums | Annie Long / Suzanne Bell |
With special thanks to our research and development cast, Becky Barry, Jack Beale, Sam Martin and Stevie Thompson