A Soldier and a Maker
A Soldier and a Maker is a piece of musical theatre written by Iain Burnside on the life story of the World War I poet and composer Ivor Gurney.[1][2] It premiered in April 2012 at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, with Richard Goulding as Gurney.[3] The production was designed by Giuseppe and Emma Belli.[3] It was later adapted into a radio play broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on 29 June 2014 as part of the "Music in the Great War" season. The radio adaptation retained many of the stage cast.[4]
Cast
[edit]| April 2012[3] | Radio 2014[4] | |
|---|---|---|
| Ivor Gurney | Richard Goulding | |
| Winifred Gurney | Stephanie Cole | |
| Ethel Gurney | Bethan Langford | |
| Marion Scott | Jemma Redgrave | |
| Herbert Howells/Reg/Ronald Gurney | David Shaw Parker | |
| Taylor | Nick Allen | |
| Rose/Radio Girl | Holly Marie Bingham | |
| Snowy/Dr | Alexander Cobb | |
| Billy | Dominick Felix | |
| Nurse Wallace | Katie Grosset | |
| Wilf | Frazer Scott | |
| Tug/Dr Terry | Adam Sullivan | |
| Florence/Helen/Nurse Drummond | Zoe Waites | |
Reception
[edit]The show was praised for its book and for Goulding's performance as Gurney.[3] There was some criticism of some of the supporting cast's acting.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Andrew Clements (22 April 2012). "A Soldier and a Maker – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
- ^ Alexandra Coughlan (2 May 2012). "Review: The Importance of Being Earnest/A Soldier and a Maker". New Statesman. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Valencia, Mark (22 April 2012). "A Soldier and a Maker". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ a b "BBC Radio 3 - Drama on 3, A Soldier and a Maker". BBC.
External links
[edit]- "Iain Burnside presents A Soldier and a Maker", Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Retrieved 7 July 2014