walking forward ltd

Never Saw the Day

Walking Forward’s production of Never Saw The Day continues it’s highly successful touring of the UK and Europe, playing to schools, colleges and British Forces.

 

Aimed at the 16+ age group, James, Kaz, Lee, Steph and Vince are a group of friends enjoying all that life has to offer.   A romance is blossoming, careers are planned, until a tragic accident blights all of their lives. A belligerent attitude towards car driving and passenger responsibility becomes the catalyst for this thought provoking drama.

 

 

The performance is dedicated to those who have suffered as a result of a road traffic accident and will continue to suffer until society realises the tragic game it plays in the quest for speed and convenience. Based on a true story, the play examines the repercussions of an RTA and highlights levels of responsibility for passengers and drivers.

 

With humour and high drama, Never Saw the Day follows the lives of five friends from their local football match, the café,  to practicing for their first gig at the local pub.

 

Even the most hardened, streetwise, non-theatre going audiences are moved from laughter to tears in a naturalistic and powerful piece of theatre. The content and style is televisual and episodic in it’s format and complements not only the important work of Road Safety Units but also is a useful addition to Drama studies within schools and Colleges.

 

The production comes complete with 5 performers, set, lighting and sound equipment including radio mics, amplifiers and instruments. A set up time of 1 hour is required and approximately ½ hour to strike and leave the area as found (only tidier!)  The company arrives in a modern purpose built theatre van containing everything needed to set up a show.

James Wrighton as James

2005

Year 11 audience members enjoy the performance, Toll Bar School, Grimsby 2005

 

Never Saw the Day lasts 50 minutes with the optional ‘Terry Springer’ show, topical, irreverent debate, in a familiar style, performed in situ for around 20 minutes. The nature of this popular debate allows for specific areas of Road Safety issues to be raised at the request of the sponsor.

The band rehearse

Belfast 1998