Dennis Potter’s brilliant and often hilarious evocation of war-time childhood games, rivalries, jealousies – and tragedies – is brought to life in an exciting and original production by New Century Theatre Company, one of the West Midlands’ most dynamic and innovative theatre companies. This apparently simple tale relates the activities of seven-year-olds on a summer afternoon. Willie tags along as burly Peter bullies Raymond and is challenged by fairminded John. Audrey is over-shadowed by Angela's prettiness and wreaks her angry frustrations on the boys. All of them gang up on the terrified `Donald Duck' who, abused by his mother and ridiculed by his peers, plays his own dangerous game of pyromania.

In a unique twist, the children’s roles are acted out by a cast of adults. The original ground-breaking television production featured Helen Mirren and Colin Welland.

Tickets: £10. Concessions £8