The Battle for Badger's Wood
By John Laing
Music and lyrics by: Dave Nelson
Performed 25th - 27th May, 2005

Directed by: Robert Garrett, Gail Waddington
Music Directed by: Dave Nelson
Choreography: Jez Gregg

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This is Calderdale Theatre School's 10th anniversary production of this play, first performed at Square Chapel in June 1995. Although originally written in the mid 1980's this play may strike a contemporary chord with many local people as it tells the story of the fight to save a piece of woodland from developers - greatly assisted by the animals who live there. The cast of 29 young people aged 13 & 14 and play a huge and diverse array of characters including councillors, workmen, birdwatchers, huntsmen, animals and birds. The Battle is on! Come and see who wins!