Posted by Martin Honor on January 03, 2012 at 03:49:58 user MartinH.
In Reply to: S & A Stage Production posted by Mike Dennis on January 01, 2012 at 08:06:05:
I saw the documentary when it was first broadcast. I must admit I was sceptical but was intrigued enough to want to see the Old Vic production. Unfortunately I was unable to get tickets.
Back in the 1980s I saw a version of S&A at the Nuffield Theatre in Southampton which followed the original fairly faithfully. The sailing scenes were created with "proper" boats on a revolving stage. From what remember it was a competent but uninspiring production (probably why I can recall little of it).
A production which kindles interest in the original books must only be to the good. As for adults playing children, this is an established practice for instance in "The Blue Remembered Hills".