Chariots of Fire
Stage adaptation by Mike Bartlett
Based on the Enigma Productions Limited motion picture
By arrangement with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation And Allied Stars S.A. Panama
Screenplay by Colin Welland
Dates: 12-16 March 2019, 7.30 pm (8pm Friday/2.30pm Saturday)
Venue: Oxford Playhouse
Director: Simon Tavener
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1924. The Paris Olympic Games. A devout Scottish Christian runs for the glory of God. The son of a Jewish immigrant runs to overcome prejudice. Two young track athletes who live for the beautiful purity of running and who prevail in the face of overwhelming odds.
Based on the extraordinary true story of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, Chariots of Fire is a timeless tale of hope, honour and belief. Adapted from Colin Welland’s Oscar-winning original screenplay, Mike Bartlett's script brings one of the most thrilling Olympic stories to life with a unique fusion of theatre and live athletics.
Oxford Theatre Guild is transforming the Playhouse auditorium into its very own stadium giving an immersive experience that evokes the 1924 Paris Olympics, complete with the iconic Vangelis score.
The production is dedicated to the memory of another great athlete and Oxford legend - Sir Roger Bannister.
On-stage seating is available - please contact the box office for more information.
Birdwatching Society President | Andrew White |
Lord Birkenhead | Angus Fraser |
Mr Liddell | Colin Macnee |
Foster | Daniel Taylor |
Eric Liddell | Edward Smith |
Jennie Liddell | Ellen Publicover |
Prince of Wales | Guy Grimsley |
Lord Sutherland | James McDougall |
Aubrey Montague | Jaroslav Fowkes |
Charlie Paddock | Joi McHale |
Andy Lindsay | Jonathan Dagnell |
Sam Mussabini | Jonathan Kay |
Peep Bo | Kate Morris |
Harold Abrahams | Kieran Chambers |
Connie | Kirsty Ralston |
Sandy McGrath | Matt Addis |
Florence Mackenzie | Megan Ruppel |
Head Porter | Michael Taylor |
Master of Caius | Nick Quartley |
Master of Trinity | Paul Clifford |
Pitti Sing | Rachael Twyford |
Sybil Evers | Rachel Smith |
Jackson Scholz | Reuel-Eli James |
G&S Society President | Richard Spong |
Watson | Robert Hoare |
Alice | Ruth Walker |
Lord Cadogan | Tim Eyres |
G&S Society Secretary | Toby Lee |
All other characters are played by members of the cast.
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