Waterloo East Theatre will stage the world premiere of new play Toy Soldier, from writers Helen Goodman and Joseph Dewey.
From Theatre on the River, it marks the London directorial debut of Goodman, working with a cast including Lucy Bromilow, Nico Conde, Spin Glancy and Michael Tantrum.
Set against the backdrop of the 1982 battle for the Falklands, the story explores a family struggling to ensure their own survival during the 10-week conflict.
The Falkland Islands, July 2002. Jane has been keeping a secret for 20 years, and amidst the grip of patriotism as the islanders celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, Jane returns to pack up the family home following the death of her mother.
Jane takes the audience on a journey through the Falklands conflict of 1982, which she shared with her younger brother, where isolation and fear became the daily norm.
Bromilow plays Jane, Conde is Alejo, Glancy is Mark and Tantrum is Billy. The lighting director is Vittorio Verta.
The play will run from January 21 to February 2. Details: https://www.waterlooeast.co.uk/toy-soldier