
The Southbury Child Tickets
A co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre
Overview
Sharp-witted, wilful and frequently drunk, David Highland has kept a grip on his parish through a combination of disordered charm and high-handed determination. But when his conscience forces him to take a hard line with a parishioner who wants Disney balloons at a family funeral, he finds himself dangerously isolated from public opinion. As his own family begins to fracture, David must face a future that threatens to extinguish not only his position in the town, but everything he stands for.
Stephen Beresford’s very funny new play is a deeply humane exploration of family, faith, tradition and tolerance in a rapidly changing world.
Three time Olivier winning, Alex Jennings makes his first appearance at The Bridge to lead this eagerly awaited return to the stage by a writer whose work includes The Last of the Haussmans at the National Theatre and the BAFTA-winning Pride.
Critic reviews
Hugely cathartic, this is the play of the year so far
A beautiful personal tour de force for Jennings
Our thespian prayers answered
Where it hits, it hits hard
Even-handed to a fault
Creatives




Date & time
2.30pm & 7.30pm