Accrington Pals
Updated: Oct 1
By Peter Whelan
Dates 10-14 November 2026 7.30pm and 2.30 Sat Matinee
Summary
This lyrical, absorbing play, premiered by the RSC, is set in Accrington during 1914-16. The "Pals" are the men from the local volunteer battalion who march high-spiritedly off to the Great War with their experiences in the trenches contrasted with those of the women left behind. At times funny, at times sad, it paints a moving and powerful picture of the changes in civilian life during wartime.
CAST
· May, Lesley Flounders
· Tom, Joe Moore
· Ralph, Josh Plank
· Eva, Rachel Lindsay
· Sarah, Dawn Cochrane
· Bertha, Emily Martin
· Annie, Linda Hoyland
· Arthur, Rob Dixon
· Reggie, Dom Gaskell
· CSM Rivers, Bertie Black
CREW
Director - Barbara Seymour
Production Manager - Lynn Burges
Costume/Props - Charlie Willcox
Sound Design - Jem Woolley
Set Construction - Ritchie Sharpe
Set Design - Candice Gush
Lighting Design - Sav Dixon
Box Office - Calum Sharp
Sound operation - Jem Woolley
Light operation - Jeff Tullin
Front of House - Calum Sharp
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Facilities
Free parking
Disabled access (call for information if a wheelchair space is required)
Free hot drinks
Interval drinks (ca £4 for glass of wine/beer/G&T)
Soft drink cans £1
Ice Cream £3
Free downloadable programme and free to pick up on the night
Heated theatre!
Licence: This amateur production is performed under licence from Concord Theatricals/Samuel French.
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