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Whale (Holman)

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  51any gender (adult)

David Holman

Whale
by David Holman

"The remarkable thing about the play is that it touches on'so many themes, registers its lament at the erosion of freedom in our society and yet leaves you cheered by its wit, bouyancy and belief in the human'spirit." The Guardian

Whale (Holman)

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    51any gender (adult)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Theatre for Young Audiences
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Details

Summary
In October 1988 three grey whales were trapped under the spreading ice-cap of an Arctic winter in Alaska. The story of Pitu, Siku and K'nik aroused international sympathy and support for the rescue operation which brought together the Americans, Russians and Inuits. Legend has it that the whales are trapped in'sedna's hair and only when'she combs it will they be free.
Performing Groups

Doubling possible

  • Time Period 1980s
  • Setting Various interior and exterior settings
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Media

"The juvenile audience gave every sign of being enthralled and it would be a hard-hearted adult who wasn't moved too." - Sunday Telegraph

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

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Authors

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David Holman

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