IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

James Seabright and Climar Productions present the Bridge House production of
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

From the company which brought SIMON CALLOW to the Riverside last year

Adapted from the Frank Capra film by Tony Palermo

Directed by Guy Retallack


The iconic story of George Bailey, whose dreams look set to be dashed by small-town scandal and big business. In a new production that premiered to excellent reviews in London last year, the magic of Frank Capra’s iconic film is reimagined as a radio play, with sound effects created live on stage.

‘Inspired! A lovely adaptation that’s both cleverly
witty and movingly heartfelt.’
**** The Stage

‘Deftly directed by Guy Retallack... sensationally executed.’
**** The Londonist

‘Glorious, entertaining and heart-warming. An absolute winner.’
***** South London Press

The iconic story of idealist George Bailey, whose dreams look set to be dashed by small-town scandal and big business. Alone on a bridge, he decides that everyone would be better off without him… or would they? It falls to hapless guardian angel, Clarence, to try and save him.

In a new production that premiered to excellent reviews in London last year, the magical story of Frank Capra’s iconic film is retold as a radio play, complete with sound effects created live on stage. This loving tribute to the golden era of the wireless is a fresh take on a heartwarming and timely classic.

‘Inspired! A lovely adaptation that’s both cleverly witty and movingly heartfelt.’ **** The Stage

‘Critic’s Choice’
The Guardian Guide