A Soldier and a Maker

A Soldier and a Maker is a piece of musical theatre written by Iain Burnside on the life story of the World War I poet and composer Ivor Gurney.[1][2] It premiered in April 2012 at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, with Richard Goulding as Gurney.[3] The production was designed by Giuseppe and Emma Belli.[3] It was later adapted into a radio play broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on 29 June 2014 as part of the "Music in the Great War" season. The radio adaptation retained many of the stage cast.[4]

Cast

April 2012[3] Radio 2014[4]
Ivor Gurney Richard Goulding
Winifred Gurney Stephanie Cole
Ethel Gurney Bethan Langford
Marion Scott Jemma Redgrave
Herbert Howells/Reg/Ronald Gurney David Shaw Parker
Taylor Nick Allen
Rose/Radio Girl Holly Marie Bingham
Snowy/Dr Alexander Cobb
Billy Dominick Felix
Nurse Wallace Katie Grosset
Wilf Frazer Scott
Tug/Dr Terry Adam Sullivan
Florence/Helen/Nurse Drummond Zoe Waites

Reception

The show was praised for its book and for Goulding's performance as Gurney.[3] There was some criticism of some of the supporting cast's acting.[3]

References

  1. ^ Andrew Clements (22 April 2012). "A Soldier and a Maker – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  2. ^ Alexandra Coughlan (2 May 2012). "Review: The Importance of Being Earnest/A Soldier and a Maker". New Statesman. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d e Valencia, Mark (22 April 2012). "A Soldier and a Maker". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  4. ^ a b "BBC Radio 3 - Drama on 3, A Soldier and a Maker". BBC.