946 – Kneehigh Theatre at the Asylum

After watching Michael Morpurgo at the Flavel Dartmouth (above) we were inspired to go & see a play in Cornwall based on the book. Never having seen this Theatre company before we are now not only big Michael Morpurgo fans but now can not wait for the next Kneehigh production which we may be able to watch. This year’s Kneehigh production is again in their wonderful theatre tent called the Asylum pitched in the fields alongside the Lost Gardens of Heligan.  The whole production oozes creativity on every level.  Mind boggling stagecraft skills, sets and their own brand of infectious musical accompaniment.
946 is and adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s book, ‘The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips’. It is set in Slapton Sands in 1944 and details the evacuation of Devon villagers from their homes to enable American soldiers to practise for the D Day landings. They use puppetry and a small team of talented, versatile and musical actors to tell a tale of war, prejudice and love, finally revealing the secrets that the US and British governments tried to keep quiet.

Photos: Steve Tanner
If you get a chance don't miss it.
946 runs at the Lost Gardens of Heligan 25 July – 23 August 2015
Kneehigh’s next production is an adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier’s Rebecca, which will be performed at Hall for Cornwall, Truro 9- 19 September 2015 before going on tour around the UK.