Starring Brigit Forsyth & Hannah Waterman
Carrie's War
Direct from the West End
Carrie’s War is the unforgettable story of one ordinary girl and her brother, packed off to the Welsh mining valleys at the start of war and living through extraordinary events. Nina Bawden’s award-winning book has been consistently voted one of the nation’s best-loved novels. Direct from the West End, this hugely successful stage adaptation brings to life Bawden’s heart-warming, funny and evocative tale in a
beautifully staged production. Carrie’s War features a
thirteen-strong cast starring Brigit Forsyth (Thelma in
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? on TV; Calendar Girls and Arsenic & Old Lace on stage) and Hannah Waterman (Laura Beale in Eastenders on TV; Calendar Girls and Strangers on a Train on stage).
beautifully staged production. Carrie’s War features a
thirteen-strong cast starring Brigit Forsyth (Thelma in
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? on TV; Calendar Girls and Arsenic & Old Lace on stage) and Hannah Waterman (Laura Beale in Eastenders on TV; Calendar Girls and Strangers on a Train on stage).
From 1st September To 4th September
Times Eves 8pm; Thurs & Sat mats 2.30pm
Prices Tickets £18.50-£24.50
Concessions £1 off over 60s & unwaged. Under 26s £8.
Venue Festival Theatre
Genre Drama
I enjoyed the book Carrie's War when my mum read it to me a few years ago, so I thought the play would be thrilling and it was. It's so hard re-creating a book into a play, but Novel Theatre did it brilliantly. I felt for Carrie and Nick being put with mean self-centred Mr Evans, but caring Auntie Lou helped them along the way, as did Hepzibah, Mr Johnny and Albert. The play was acted ou...... more 
- Daily Telegraph
- Time Out – Critic’s Choice
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