Birthday Day
"These three strong women each create a memorable character full of joy, hope, fear, love, disappointment, frustration and driving family loyalty. Wassail is back with a bang (or at least a pavlova)."
The Fine Times Recorder
Three performers and the audience seamlessly entwine to create an annual family party, spanning 70 years.
Uncle Brian, Cousin Georgina, Granny and Grandad: they’re all there to celebrate Jeanie and Lily, two sisters who share everything - including a birthday.
But one year, on one birthday, at one family party, things change forever.
photos by Len Copland
The 2024 tour visited:
18th May, Frog Lane Farm, Stoke St Gregory
19th May, Speedwell Gardens, Crewkerne
7th & 8th June, Burrow Hill Cider Farm
15th June, Bridgwater
16th June, Chew Magna
30th June, Ashbrittle
18th July, ARK at Egwood
20th July, Bower Hinton Farm
21st July, Town Gardens, Langport
24th August, Bridge Farm, Bristol
1st Sept, Alfred Gillett, Street
Thank you to all our hosts and volunteers who helped make the performances happen and to everyone who came to see the show.
Devised by the company.
Melissa, Eleanor Westbrook; Jean, Rachel Cohen; Lily, Helena Payne
Producer, Katy Tilley; Company Manager, Rose Swift; Director, Nick White;
Designer, Julie Read; Music Director/Composer, Eleanor Westbrook
Movement Director, Georgia Wall; Touring Stage Manager, David Reakes
Dramaturg, Jesse Briton; Marketing Manager, Corrinne Curtis