Synopsis
Dark River - A Play with Music
$12.99
Published by Samuel French Ltd
Large Mixed Cast
This play for young people traces the fortunes of the
poorest of the human chain in Victorian London, from the
mudlarks who scour the Thames mud for a pittance,
to the crossing sweepers, costers and pickpockets
Into their midst comes a mysterious stranger, Sal, a maid-of-all-work from the country who is running from her Rotherhithe employer
The unsentimental yet sensitive treatment of its large cast of well-drawn characters and its flexible casting opportunities make this a great choice for schools and youth groups
The age-range is 11-16 for speaking parts, with numerous extra-opportunities for younger children
The songs - traditional and original - and dance routines can be performed by all the cast (music not included)
Music is available separately (contact details printed in script)