Goodnight Mister Tom cancels tonight's performance

Tonight's performance of Goodnight Mister Tom has been cancelled due to "ongoing floods" at the Duke of York's Theatre. 

The flooding also caused today's two performances of Peppa Pig Live to be cancelled. Ticket holders are advised to contact their point of purchase to arrange a full refund or ticket exchange.

Last month Goodnight Mister Tom returned to the West End for a limited season to 20th February 2016 before heading off on tour. Directed by Angus Jackson, the cast is led by David Troughton in the title role. 

Review: Goodnight Mister Tom at the Duke of York's Theatre

Goodnight Mister Tom 
Duke of York's Theatre
Reviewed on Thursday 17th December 2015
★★★★

Having won an Olivier Award for 'Best Entertainment and Family' in 2013, Angus Jackson's beautifully crafted production of Goodnight Mister Tom has returned to the West End for a limited season before heading off on tour.

Interview: David Troughton, starring in Goodnight Mister Tom

David Troughton is starring as Tom Oakley in the West End return of Goodnight Mister Tom. 

David Wood's stage adaptation of Michelle Magorian's classic novel opens at the Duke of York's Theatre on 17th December 2015 (previews from 11th December) for a limited run to 20th February 2016 before launching a UK tour.

Set during the dangerous build up to the Second World War, Goodnight Mister Tom follows young William Beech, who is evacuated to the idyllic English countryside and forges a remarkable and heart-warming friendship with the elderly recluse, Tom Oakley. 

Just a few of David’s extensive theatre credits include: title role in Henry IV parts 1 & 2, Richard II & Richard III (all RSC), Inherit the Wind (Old Vic), Season’s Greetings, Measure for Measure & Peter Pan (all National Theatre), Enjoy (Bath & West End), The Cherry Orchard & The Venetian Twins (both RSC & West End), The Venetian Twins (National & West End), Our Father & My City (both Almeida) and The Skin of Our Teeth (Young Vic).

On screen he has made appearances in Grantchester, Unforgotten, The Hollow Crown, The Interceptor, The Cafe, Outnumbered, Combat Kids, New Tricks, Casualty, Doctor Who and Paradise Heights to name but a few.

I recently spoke to David about why he has always wanted to play the title role in Goodnight Mister Tom, the beauty of the production’s simplicity and the three Ps of acting…

Goodnight Mister Tom translates beautifully onstage, what attracted you to the role?

Well I had read the book; when it was first released I read it to my children who loved it. Recently when people have asked me what I’m doing next and I’ve said “Goodnight Mister Tom” everyone has said, “oh I love that book”. It’s a universally appreciated and loved book and I’ve always wanted to play the part. It’s a wonderful story of grief and resolution, it’s brilliant.

Goodnight Mister Tom announces full casting & UK tour

Full casting has been announced for Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian.

The show returns to the West End for a limited season this Christmas. It has also been announced that the play will embark on a UK tour next year.

The show will open at the Duke of York’s Theatre on 17th December (previews from 11th December). Directed by Angus Jackson, Goodnight Mr Tom runs until 20th February 2016.

After opening at the Manchester Opera House on 23rd February 2016, the play will visit: Milton Keynes, Glasgow, Birmingham, Oxford, York, Richmond, Aylesbury, Woking, Bath, Cambridge, Cardiff and Newcastle.

Goodnight Mr Tom returning to the West End

Following its West End run in 2012/13, the Chichester Festival Theatre production of Goodnight Mr Tom by Michelle Magorian is returning to London.

The show will play a ten week season, opening at the Duke of York’s Theatre on 17th December (previews from 11th December). Directed by Angus Jackson, Goodnight Mr Tom runs until 20th February 2016. David Troughton will star as Tom Oakley.

Now a modern classic, Magorian’s tale is brought to life in this stage adaptation by David Wood. Set during the dangerous build up to the Second World War, Goodnight Mister Tom follows young William Beech, who is evacuated to the idyllic English countryside and forges a remarkable and heart-warming friendship with the elderly recluse, Tom Oakley (Troughton). All is perfect until William is suddenly summoned by his mother back to London.

Full casting announced for Goodnight Mr Tom

Casting has been announced for the acclaimed Chichester Festival Theatre production of Goodnight Mister Tom which runs at The Phoenix Theatre from 22nd November 2012 for 9 weeks before embarking on a UK Tour from 29th January.

Olivier award-winner Oliver Ford Davies (Hamlet; RSC, Star Wars, Game of Thrones) reprises his role as Mister Tom alongside others from the celebrated original cast including Louise Collins (Mirror Teeth; Finborough Theatre), Joanne Howarth(Bingo; Chichester Festival Theatre/ Young Vic), Aoife McMahon (Translations; Abbey Theatre), Freya Parker (Six Characters In Search Of An Author; Headlong), Georgina Sutton (The Importance of Being Ernest; Lincoln Theatre Royal), Alan Vicary (The Power of Yes; National Theatre), Jonathan Warde (Danton’s Death; National Theatre) and Emma Drysdale (That Face; Tara Arts). They will be joined by Elisa de Grey (Brilliant; Fevered Sleep), Bradley Hall (South Downs; West End) and Osmund Bullock (Autumn & Winter; Orange Tree).

Goodnight Mr Tom comes to the West End for a 9 week season from 22 November – 26 January

The acclaimed Chichester Festival Theatre production Goodnight Mr Tom comes to the West End for a 9 week season from 22 November – 26 January before embarking on a 9 week UK Tour with Oliver Ford Davies reprising his role as Mister Tom. This marks the first new production in the Phoenix Theatre for over 20 years after Blood Brothers recently announced it's closure.

The tour will begin on 28 January 2013 at Manchester Opera House. The production will then tour to Sunderland Empire, Milton Keynes Theatre, Brighton Theatre Royal, York Grand Opera House, Woking New Victoria Theatre, Southend Palace Theatre, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Glasgow King’s Theatre and Birmingham Alexandra. You can find all the tour information at the end of this article.

Set during the dark and dangerous build up to the Second World War, Goodnight Mister Tom follows sad William Beech, who is evacuated to the idyllic English countryside and builds a remarkable and moving friendship with the elderly recluse Tom Oakley. All seems perfect until William is devastatingly summoned by his mother back to London.