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Whistle Down The Wind 1998

Opened: July 1, 1998
Closing: January 06, 2001

Whistle Down The Wind - 1998 West End History , Info & More

Aldwych Theatre
(Holborn/Covent Garden) Aldwych London

Based on the novel by Mary Hayley Bell
Based on the film by Bryan Forbes

This adaptation of Mary Hayley Bell's celebrated novel and its film incarnation (which starred the author's daughter, Hayley Mills, and Alan Bates) was an absolute triumph in its English stage premiere and subsequent presentation at the Edinburgh Theatre Festival. We are extremely proud to announce its availability for production in the U.S. and Canada. When three rural children discover a wounded fugitive hiding in their barn, they believe him to be Jesus Christ. In a vow of secrecy, the village children harbor the stranger. When he is ultimately betrayed, the adults rush to 'save' their children with sorrowful consequences. A parable about faith, conviction and the fragile optimism of youth, WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND is a musical that soars with human spirit.

the novel by Mary Hayley Bell and the Screenplay by Willis Hall and Keith Waterhouseand the film by Richard Attenborough and Bryan Forbes; Russell Labey & Richard Taylor; Richard Taylor

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Whistle Down The Wind History

Other Productions of Whistle Down The Wind

1998   West End Original London Production
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2006   West End London Revival
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Whistle Down The Wind - 1998 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1999 Olivier Awards The American Express Award for Best New Musical Andrew Lloyd Webber

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