Wakefield Little Theatre are proud to present

Kes

THE ACADEMY THEATRE, Barnsley

Thursday 29th - Saturday 2nd March 2024

DIRECTOR - Fraser Sugden

SYNOPSIS

Kes follows the story of Billy, a 15 year old boy who comes from a dysfunctional working-class family, who is not expected to have much of a future. A no-hoper, bullied at school and ignored and abused at home by his indifferent mother and older brother. Having spotted a nest in a neighboring farmer's field, he tames and trains his pet kestrel falcon, whom he names Kes. Helped and encouraged by his English teacher Mr. Farthing and his fellow students, Billy finally finds a positive purpose to his unhappy existence, until tragedy strikes.

Based on the novel 'A Kestrel for a Knave' Written By Barry Hines

Adapted for the stage by Lawrence Till