It has been announced that Jacqueline Wilson’s tale of fiery and feisty Hetty Feather will transfer to the Vaudeville Theatre this summer with a family friendly performance schedule.
The West End transfer follows the production's critically acclaimed and hugely popular run at the Rose Theatre, Kingston and a smash-hit national/international tour. The story has been brought to life on stage by script writer Emma Reeves and director Sally Cookson.
Hetty Feather opens on Wednesday 6th August (previews from 5th August) and runs until Saturday 6th September. The cast includes: Phoebe Thomas (Hetty Feather), Matt Costain (Jem/Matron Bottomly), Sarah Goddard (Peg/Ida), Nikki Warwick (Madame Adeline), Isaac Stanmore (Saul), Paul Mundell (Gideon) and Luke Potter (Musician).
Discussing the transfer, Jacqueline Wilson said: “I'm so thrilled with the stage version of Hetty Feather – and this deserved West End transfer. I couldn't have asked for a more inventive director, a better adaptor, or more fabulous cast. Phoebe Thomas is wonderful as Hetty, perfectly capturing her spirit. I've watched the show five times - and every child and adult I've spoken to agrees with me that the stage show is fantastic. You laugh, you cry, you gasp - and at the end you'll clap until your hands ache."
With an original score by Benji Bower, live instrumental music, aerial and circus skills set against Katie Sykes' striking design, Hetty Feather is described as "a unique story-telling adventure". It is the first historical work by Wilson that makes the trials of nineteenth century life accessible to children through her compelling heroine.
Photo Credit: Donald Cooper
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