The Butterfly Lion

Derby Theatre present a New Perspectives & Curve Leicester co-production:

Michael Morpurgo’s

THE BUTTERFLY LION

Adapted by Daniel Buckroyd

CASTING NEWS

Derby Theatre are pleased to announce one of Britain's best loved actors, Gwen Taylor will appear in Michael Morpurgo's heart-warming story The Butterfly Lion. Born in Derby, Gwen is a leading actress has had numerous roles on the stage and screen and most recently appearing as Ann Foster in Coronation Street.

When the orphaned white lion cub he has rescued from the African Veld is sold to a circus owner and shipped off to Europe, young Bertie vows he will see his friend again. Little does he realise the adventurous, romantic, shocking turns his life will take before that momentous day finally comes.

Now this multi-award winning tale of enduring friendship from the acclaimed author of War Horse is brought to life in a brand new stage adaptation produced by New Perspectives, Curve, Leicester & Derby Theatre.

The Butterfly Lion, first published in 1996, and winner of both the Smarties Prize and Writers’ Guild Award for Childrens fiction, is one of the former Children’s Laureate’s most popular works, and to still one of his most widely read books.

‘The Butterfly Lion will touch all hearts – both young and old’

Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation

Where: Derby Theatre

When: Wednesday 23 May - Friday 8 June 2012

Tickets: £8 - £24

Times:

Weds 23 May - 7pm

Thurs 24 May - 1:30pm & 7pm

Fri 25 May - 1:30pm & 7pm

Sat 26 May - 2pm & 7:30pm

Mon 28 May - 7pm

Tues 29 May - 10:15am & 1:30pm

Weds 30 May - 7pm

Thurs 31 May - 1:30pm & 7pm

Fri 01 June - 7:30pm

Sat 2 June - 2pm (Audio Described) & 7:30pm

Mon 4 June - 7pm

Tues 5 June - 1:30 & 7pm

Weds 6 June - 7pm (Audio Described)

Thur 7 June - 1:30pm & 7pm

Fri 8 June - 2pm & 7:30pm

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