Roald Dahl classic comes to Llandudno stage

Apr 30 2008 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

ONE young boy’s fight to keep his dad’s secret and foil the plans of the nastiest man in the district – that’s the plot behind Roald Dahl’s Danny the Champion of the World, which is at Venue Cymru in Llandudno next week.

The piece was first published in 1975 and tells the story of Danny, who lives in a caravan with his dad, the ‘most marvellous and exciting dad any boy ever had’.

But Danny’s his father has a secret. When night comes, he poaches pheasants from Hazell’s Wood.

Mr Hazell, the biggest landowner in the district, wants to evict them and the battle is on to save their home.

But how can one little boy defeat a rich and powerful landowner?

Danny has a plan – and soon he and his dad are caught up in a thrilling and remarkable adventure.

The book was turned into a film in 1989 starring Jeremy Irons as Dad and his real son, Sam, played Danny.

The play is being put on by Birmingham Stage Company, acknowledged as one of the leading theatre producers of top-class family entertainment.

In the past 14 years they have successfully brought five of Roald Dahl’s most popular children’s books to the stage.

Danny the Champion of the World is at Venue Cymru from May 6-10. Ring the box office on 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.