The Nuffield Theatre Company

Bully Boy

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A new play by Sandi Toksvig

Starring Anthony Andrews

Directed by Patrick Sandford

Dates

10 – 28 May

Major Oscar Hadley is flown to the front line to probe allegations of severe misconduct within a self-styled ‘Bully Boy’ unit of the British army. When young squaddie, Eddie Clark, from Burnley is interrogated Oscar begins to discover that ‘truth’ in a modern insurgency can be a point of view rather than a fact.

Sandi Toksvig tackles the challenging moral issues of contemporary military occupation and its effect on the mental health of serving soldiers. She asks the question, ‘What makes a hero?’ In this ferociously gripping story, Sandi Toksvig writes with startling insight and tenderness about the minds of soldiers.

Nationally known and loved as a broadcaster, Sandi Toksvig is also a writer of great skill.

BULLY BOY stars ANTHONY ANDREWS, who received worldwide recognition for his portrayal of the doomed Sebastian Flyte in Brideshead Revisited for which he won the British Academy Award in the UK, the Golden Globe award in the USA and an Emmy nomination for Best Actor. Anthony's most recent film appearances include the role of Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin in 2010’s The King’s Speech.

Also appearing in his professional debut, is Joshua Miles. Joshua trained at Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

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POST-SHOW EVENT Fri 13 May open to all
Sandi Toksvig will discuss the issues raised by the play with Simon Blagden MBE, former Captain in the paratroopers, and currently on the Appeals Committee of COMBAT STRESS, an organisation devoted to the psychological well-being of military personnel.