National Theatre Connections: The Company Of Trees

The Company of Trees by Jane Bodie

Performed by Lowther Youth Theatre prior to their performance at Blackpool Grand on the 22nd April.

When new girl Willow moves into town, the popular gang at school don’t welcome her. But when gang leader, Taylor, has a spectacular gymnastic accident, leaving her bed-bound, her once loyal gang, begin to drop away. Enter Willow, to share Taylor’s solitude, teach her about trees and poems that don’t rhyme and Taylor begins to heal. A play about bullying, bravery, the power of nature, finding friendship, loneliness and Hanoi the giant tortoise.

Pay What You Decide from £1 to £10

Content warnings:
– Strong language
– Themes of bullying
– References to physical injury
– References to the loss of a parent