Wilt was set to have its world premiere at the Theatre by the Lake in Keswick on 21st May 2020. But as a result of the UK lockdown, the summer season has now been cancelled. If any other news emerges about the future of the play I will share it here.
The first public reading of the play was held at Bolton Octagon in November 2019 directed by Liz Stephenson.
I wrote it following chats with my Dad about his time as a park ranger.
Wilt was on of the 100 plays Long listed for the 2019 Bruntwood Prize
Alan has worked as a park ranger for the last 50 years. He knows every square inch of the park; every tree, bush and plant. When a fatal case of Oak Wilt is detected nearby, the park’s population of beautiful oak trees comes under threat.
The team of park rangers don’t know how worried they should be. Jess tries to create order with an online inventory, Martin is busy dealing with budgets and local councillors and Chris has almost run over a badger. But when they’re hit with the latest round of spending cuts, some difficult decisions need to be made.
A love letter to the natural world, Wilt is a gentle, tender and lyrical play about the nature of change.
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