{"id":5662,"date":"2026-04-22T19:56:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T19:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alexandraplayers.org.uk\/?page_id=5662"},"modified":"2026-05-31T17:11:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T17:11:53","slug":"2026-bill-brysons-notes-from-a-small-island","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alexandraplayers.org.uk\/?page_id=5662","title":{"rendered":"2026 | BILL BRYSON’S “NOTES FROM A SMALL ISLAND”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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DIRECTED BY
<\/strong>Roy Moore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAST<\/strong>
Mark Foulds
Keith Hartley
Mark Higgins
Dave Angel
Maeve Thompson
Jackie Hartley
Jenny Mortimore
Liz Moss
Kirsty Giancola<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, STAGE MANAGER &
BACK PROJECTION OPERATOR<\/strong>
Deborah Pike<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LIGHTING DESIGN, OPERATOR & BACK PROJECTION DESIGNER<\/strong>
David Hawkett<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOUND DESIGNERS
<\/strong>Alex Odams & Maeve Thompson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOUND OPERATOR<\/strong>
Alex Odams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BACK PROJECTION OPERATOR<\/strong>
Deborah Pike<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PROMPT<\/strong>
Kirsty Giancola<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Adapted from Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson, this warm, witty stage version by Tim Whitnall follows Bryson\u2019s hilarious and heartfelt journey across Britain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s adventure gradually becomes something more personal\u2014an affectionate discovery of a place he comes to call home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spanning decades, locations, and dozens of colourful characters, this lively and imaginative adaptation celebrates the humour, charm, and enduring spirit of Britain\u2014offering a nostalgic, laugh-out-loud tribute to the nation\u2019s identity and its people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CAST & CREW DIRECTED BYRoy Moore CASTMark FouldsKeith HartleyMark HigginsDave AngelMaeve ThompsonJackie HartleyJenny MortimoreLiz MossKirsty Giancola PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, STAGE MANAGER &BACK PROJECTION OPERATORDeborah Pike LIGHTING DESIGN, OPERATOR & BACK PROJECTION DESIGNERDavid Hawkett SOUND DESIGNERSAlex Odams & Maeve Thompson SOUND OPERATORAlex Odams BACK PROJECTION OPERATORDeborah Pike PROMPTKirsty Giancola WHAT’S IT ALL\u2026<\/p>\n

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