Hetty’s off to the West End! The acclaimed stage production of Jacqueline Wilson’s popular children’s book Hetty Feather will transfer to the Vaudeville Theatre. Adapted for the stage by Emma Reeves and directed by Olivier nominee Sally Cookson, the play will begin performances on August 5 and run through September 6. Opening night is set for August 6.
Hetty Feather tells the story of a foster child in Victorian London searching to find her real mother and a true family of her own. The play features live music and aerial and circus acts.
The cast will include Phoebe Thomas, Matt Costain, Sarah Goddard, Nikki Warwick, Isaac Stanmore, Paul Mundell and Luke Potter.
Hetty Feather is currently playing in Dubai. Prior to its West End run, the play will continue its UK tour in Edinburgh, Cambridge and Sheffield. The production features designs by Katie Sykes, original music by Benji Bower with additional composition by Seamas H Carvey and Luke Potter, aerial direction by Gwen Hales, lighting design by Aideen Malone and sound design by Leigh Davies.