THE GRAPES OF WRATH

Creative Playground 2008

THE GRAPES OF WRATH
by John Steinbeck
St Nicholas Parish Church, Brighton
July 25-26 2008

Directed by Matthew Lloyd Davies

The American Epic - Love, Loss & Survival

Taken from the Frank Galati adaptation of John Steinbeck's epic tale, six actors take you on a journey of Hardship, Injustice, Cruelty, Greed, Man's ability to Destroy Man, Tenacity and ultimately Survival. The tragic tale of a family from the Oklahoma Dust Bowl, pursuing riches where there is no work and where they are not wanted. The tale of man hurting man, of selfishness and yet, also family support, of brotherhood, of sacrifice for the good of others. We follow the Joads as they take us on a journey to hell and...?

CAST

Julia Asling
Sarah Charsley
Cyril Cottrell
Sarah Davies
Stephen Forrest
Janine Robins

Directed By Matthew Lloyd Davies

With Special Thanks to: Britt Forsberg, Jules Craig, Chris Palmer, Christina Lavelle, Julie Watson.