Danny the Champion of the World

Synopsis

Danny lives with his Dad in an old caravan at the back of their petrol station. His Dad is the best Dad in the world. He tells the best stories, he has the best ideas but he also has a secret. Mr Hazell, the biggest landowner in the district, wants to evict Danny and his Dad and the battle is on to save their home. But how can one little boy defeat a rich and powerful landowner? Well...Danny may just have the plan that can make him the Champion of the World! Roald Dahl's heart-warming story is suitable for everyone from 6 years old and upwards.

Our Review:

8 December 2008

Yes, it’s that time of year again - ‘Tis indeed the season to be all things festive. Theatrically speaking, this means an onslaught of pantomimes, musicals, literary adaptations, and some more avant-garde fringe choices.

The Bolton Octagon have come up trumps again, and revisited the Roald Dahl cannon (following the success of their James And The Giant Peach and The Twits in recent years,) with a family-friendly, feelgood story that will warm the cockles in these cold winter months.

Danny ([Des O’Malley]) lives with his Dad (Stephen Chapman) in a run-down caravan on the outskirts of Mr Hazell’s wood. Together, they live a meagre existence running the filling station. When Danny’s Dad is caught pheasant poaching on the land owned by the wicked Mr Hazell (Morgan George) and the family unit is faced with eviction by the council, Danny has to rally the village folk with an ingenious pheasant-baiting plan that just might save their bacon…

It’s a brilli...

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Latest User Review

Paula - 25 November 2008:

Visited with my school on Monday. Fabulous interpretation of Mr dahl's book. I know Roald Dahl would have been impressed with this opus. He took a great interest in theatrical interpretations of his work, thinking most were not too good! Actors superb love the 'cars'! and .. the baby??? FAB X...

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