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Angel Child

Orphans Toby and Aaron dream of finding their parents, but Toby's benefactor has other plans for his future. Stars Marc Warren, Jonathan Slinger.

Jamila Gavin's dramatisation of her own novel, which tells the story of two orphans at the Coram Hospital for Deserted Children in mid-18th century England.

While Toby dreams of one day finding his parents, his benefactor Gaddarn has other plans for his future and Aaron is determined to save him.

Alexander Ashbrook ...... Jonathan Slinger
Thomas Ledbury ...... Tom Riley
Gaddarn ...... Marc Warren
Meshak ...... Paul Ready
Meshaks Mother ...... Rachel Atkins
Aaron ...... Oscar North
Toby ...... Oriel Agranoff
Mrs Lynch ...... Deborah Findlay
Lady Ashbrook ...... Jenny Funnell
Lord Ashbrook ...... Pip Torrens
Mrs Milcote ...... Serena Evans
Melissa ...... Abby Ford
Isobel ...... Julie Cox
Mr Burney ...... David Collings
Handel ...... David Holt
Mrs Hendry ...... Mel Hudson

Other parts played by Ian Masters, Roger May, Zooey Gleaves, Catherine Hindmarsh, Beatrice Born, Rebecca Hindmarsh.

Music arranged by Margaret Vincent and performed by The Dulwich 'Coram Boy' Choir and Musicians.

Directed by Celia de Wolff.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 2 Oct 2013 03:00

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