2026 | BILL BRYSON’S “NOTES FROM A SMALL ISLAND”

CAST & CREW

DIRECTED BY
Roy Moore

CAST
Mark Foulds
Keith Hartley
Mark Higgins
Dave Angel
Maeve Thompson
Jackie Hartley
Jenny Mortimore
Liz Moss
Kirsty Linton

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, STAGE MANAGER &
BACK PROJECTION OPERATOR
Deborah Pike

LIGHTING DESIGN, OPERATOR & BACK PROJECTION DESIGNER
David Hawkett

SOUND DESIGNERS
Alex Odams & Maeve Thompson

SOUND OPERATOR
Alex Odams

BACK PROJECTION OPERATOR
Deborah Pike

PROMPT
Kirsty Linton

WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?

Adapted from Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson, this warm, witty stage version by Tim Whitnall follows Bryson’s hilarious and heartfelt journey across Britain.

Arriving in Dover in 1973 as a curious American traveler, Bryson sets out to explore the length and breadth of the UK. Along the way, he encounters a wonderfully eccentric cast of characters, from quirky landladies to unforgettable locals, while navigating the quirks, customs, and contradictions of British life. As his journey unfolds, what begins as an outsider’s adventure gradually becomes something more personal—an affectionate discovery of a place he comes to call home.

Spanning decades, locations, and dozens of colourful characters, this lively and imaginative adaptation celebrates the humour, charm, and enduring spirit of Britain—offering a nostalgic, laugh-out-loud tribute to the nation’s identity and its people.