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The Making of Swallows and Amazons - 8pm More4, Sat 11 Dec

Swallows and Amazons: Bristol Old Vic Sets Sail

Bristol Old Vic and our current production of Swallows and Amazons will be the subject of Channel Four's MORE4 documentary this Saturday evening...

A look at the first-ever stage production of Swallows and Amazons, directed by Tom Morris, Bristol Old Vic's artistic director.

As well as exploring the staging of this childhood classic, the film also examines the challenges facing Britain's oldest continuously running theatre. This production of Arthur Ransome's much-loved book - adapted for stage by Helen Edmunson, with original songs by Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy - is part of a highly innovative programme at Bristol Old Vic.

How will the story of a children's adventure in the Lake District translate to a stage in Bristol? And how can a regional theatre steer a course through the now choppy waters of arts funding?

See the MORE4 website HERE