With Courage
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Two witnesses to a maritime disaster resolve to support the futures of the families of those lost, while a modern-day coxswain’s daughter grapples with her family’s long legacy of life-saving.
After the devastating loss of crews responding to the shipwreck of the Mexico off the coast of Southport in 1886, the Macaras launch their own mission with an initiative that will change the course of charity fundraising across the nation.
Newly qualified navigator, Shannon, feeling ever in the shadow of her station-legend dad, Eddie, awaits her chance to prove she has earnt her place on their lifeboat.
Centuries have passed, equipment evolved, but the courage remains the same. As a sinking yacht issues a desperate mayday call, and with time running out, Shannon faces the age-old question for mariners past:
How far will you go to save the life of a stranger?
WITH COURAGE is commissioned by PlayWell Productions with development supported by Arts Council England, Sylvia Waddilove Foundation, Lighthouse Poole, New Theatre Royal Portsmouth, Mercury Theatre, and Spun Glass Theatre.
The show is premiering to coincide with the RNLI’s bicentenary.
Cast:
Hannah Azuonye as Marion Macara
Lara Lewis as Shannon
Gerard McDermott as Eddie
Tom Moores as Charles Macara
Olivia Thompson as Mrs Johnson
Creatives:
Writer: Jon Hare
Director: Charlie Westenra
Associate Director: Alasdair Buchan
Musical Director: Mary Erskine
Associate MD: Rob Gathercole
Designer: Anna Kelsey
Production Manager: Harry Armytage
Lighting Designer: Sam Bernstein
Sound Designer: Joe Dines
Movement Consultant: Jane McMurtrie
Stage Manager: Jamie Kubisch-Wiles
Gerard Access / Support Worker: Lara Aabbar
Photography: Lexi Clare Photography
Producer (Playwell Productions): Stephanie Weller
Associate Producer: Lexi Clare
Assistant Producers: Elizabeth Peace