A Lancaster theatre's 2024 Christmas production gets underway this week.
Following the success from last year’s ‘A Christmas Carol’, this holiday season, the Dukes invites audiences of all ages to embark on a tiny adventure into the world of ‘The Borrowers’.
The classic tale tells the story of what’s hidden beneath the floorboards of an empty house - a peculiar miniature world that belongs to brave Arrietty and her family of Borrowers.
These clever Borrowers make use of anything they find “upstairs”, from buttons to biscuits and baubles.
But their quiet existence is disturbed when a family of ‘human beans’ arrives. Arrietty is desperate to understand what life is like for the Beans upstairs and her friendship with eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.
Originally written by Mary Norton, the production is adapted for stage by multi-award winning playwright Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, Egg Theatre) with lyrics/music by David Ridley (Boiling Point, Villain, Accused).
The Borrowers will be directed by Gitika Buttoo, recent work includes: Tell Me How It Ends, Liverpool Everyman; Macbeth, Leeds Playhouse; Father & The Assassin, National Theatre; CHAOS, Royal Exchange Theatre; ROAD, Oldham Coliseum.
The creative team also includes Richard Foxton (John Godber Co.; Hull Truck; Oldham Coliseum Theatre; New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich; Palace Theatre, Watford; Royal Court, Liverpool; Sheffield Theatres; Harrogate Theatre; Dukes Theatre Lancaster) as the designer and Dave Bintley (Oldham Coliseum) as Musical Director and Composer.
The Dukes CEO, Chris Lawson said on the announcement: “This is a special time for all of us here at the Dukes, and we can't wait to share it with you.
‘’Our team are pouring their hearts into creating a festive production that will bring joy and holiday spirit.”
The Borrowers runs from this Friday (November 22) until December 31.
To book tickets visit: https://tinyurl.com/dukes-theborrowers, contact The Dukes Box Office on 01524 598500 or email tickets@dukeslancaster.org
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