Sheffield Theatres announce cast and creative team for CHARIOTS OF FIRE
Sheffield Theatres has announced the cast for Chariots of Fire, which runs in the Crucible from 6-27 July 2024.
Adapted by Mike Bartlett from the 1981 Oscar-winning film based on the remarkable events of the 1924 Olympics and directed by Sheffield Theatres’ Artistic Director Robert Hastie, this production marks the 100th anniversary of the true stories of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams and their record-breaking achievements.
The cast includes: Bethany Antonia as Florence and Frank, Adam Bregman as Harold Abrahams, Richard Cant as Master of Caius, Waleed Elgadi as Sam and as cast, Bessy Ewa as Sybil, Sally Frith as cast, Tom Glenister as Aubrey Montague, Mark Lockyer as Master of Trinity, Lois Pearson as Jennie and as cast, Eddie-Joe Robinson as Schloz and as cast, Seb Slade as Watson and as cast, Ciaran Stewart as Sandy and as cast, Michael Wallace as Eric Liddell, Leo Wan as The Prince of Wales and as cast, Benjamin Westerby as Andrew Lindsay, and Iverson Yabut as cast.
Returning to Sheffield after previously performing in Sheffield Theatres productions are: Richard Cant, Bessy Ewa, Lois Pearson, Eddie-Joe Robinson, Ciaran Stewart, Leo Wan, and Iverson Yabut.
The company is completed by members of Sheffield People’s Theatre, Sheffield Theatres’ inter-generational theatre company, including: Tom Boydell, Simelele Canaan, Alexander Clayton, Bella Davies, Catherine Davison, James Doolan, Michele Gardner, Millie Glaves, Laura Hegarty, Peter Kenyon, Fiona Newman, Jane Norburn, Bel Odawa, Ali Saqeeb and Noor Sobka.
1924 Paris Olympic Games, Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell race for acceptance and glory as they vie to become the fastest men on Earth. Based on an extraordinary true story, both men yearn for the simplicity of the track as they battle for their faiths and nation in this inspirational and moving tale of courage, honour and conviction. A heart-pounding new production set to a soaring musical score, adapted from the Oscar-winning movie.
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