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Out of the Sun

Page last updated on Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Out of the Sun - a Play by Roger Stennett

“The long, hot summer of 1940.

 

On an airfield somewhere in southern England four young Spitfire pilots sit on the parched grass outside their Dispersal Hut waiting for the ring of the field telephone that will 'scramble' them into the skies - and combat. 

 

'Desperate Dan' Anderson, Edward 'Weaver' Whyte, Jonathan 'Joker' James - all of them 'veterans' by the age of 21 - and Pilot Officer Young, a fresh-faced 'sprog', new on Squadron that morning.

 

How will they fare between dawn and dusk?

 

How will they fill the quiet moments between the battles up in thin air? 

 

Today, growing old may seem a simple fact of life, but in the summer of 1940 it was a privilege that had to be earned...”

 

About the Company:

The New Actors Company are delighted to present ‘Out of the Sun’, building on the successes of their first two productions.

 

The New Actors Company believe in creating theatre that is educational, informative and entertaining.

 

With a meticulous attention to detail, The New Actors Company strive to produce work that is inspiringly conceived and elegantly delivered.

Times:

14th September to the 2nd October (7.00pm)

Sundays at 2.30pm (No Monday Performances).

Ticket Prices:         

£15 and £12 concessions

Venue: 

The Hen and Chickens Theatre
109 Saint Paul's Road
London
N1 2NA

Closest Tube:

Highbury and Islington (Victoria Line)

Ticket Booking:

Box Office: 020 7704 2001        
Online:  www.unrestrictedview.co.uk