Goderich Little Theatre presents thrilling adventure of James and the Giant Peach

Six main characters of GLT’s James and the Giant Peach at rehearsals last week (L-R): Chase Nauss (James), Valeria King (Ladybird), Steve Howard (Centipede), Callista Griffin (Miss Spider), Ariel Cousteils (Earthworm), and Will Kernohan (Old Green Grasshopper).

Goderich Little Theatre (GLT) will soon present the thrilling adventures of an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach.

The story follows James, a young boy who loses his parents to an unfortunate accident involved an angry rhinoceros. James is then sent to go live with his two nasty aunts, Aunt Spiker and Aunt Sponge.

During this time, James embarks on a thrilling adventure after a giant magical peach appears. Befriending a group of giant talking insects including Old Green Grasshopper, Ladybird, Miss Spider, Earthworm and Centipede, James and his new friends go on a whimsical and magical journey learning about friendship and family along the way.

“I wanted to direct this play for a few reasons,” admitted Keith King, Director.

“One, is to do a play that can offer roles for all ages, and two, is to offer a show in our season that families may attend.”

With a cast of 31 actors, this GLT production of James and the Giant Peach is not only a recognizable story to the audience, but it a show that hasn’t been done at the GLT before.

According to King, the overall tone of the show is to always hold onto the hope that things will get better after bad things happen. King hopes the audience will take away the feeling that family can come from anywhere.

“What I hope the audience leaves with is a night of enjoyment, wonder and time spent with family during the holiday season,” added King.

Sponsored by West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance, James and the Giant Peach by GLT will use a mixture of actors and puppetry to tell the story.

Showtimes:

December 3 at 7:30 p.m. – Preview Night

December 4 until December 6, and December 11 until December 13 at 7:30 p.m.

December 7 and December 14 at 2 p.m.

For tickets visit https://www.thelivery.ca/season

James and Giant Peach Character List:

James Totter: Chase Nauss

Old Green: Will Kernohan

Miss Spider: Callista Griffen

Ladybird: Valerie King

Centipede: Steve Howard

Earthworm: Ariel Cousteils

Aunt Sponge: Kati Sutherland

Aunt Spiker:   Kate Johnston

Mrs. Trotter: Mandy Salmond

Mr. Trotter/Number Two: Todd Baker

Old Man: Paul Cook

Tour Guide: Norah Godwin

Captain of the Queen Mary: Richard Madge

News Reporter/Number One: Tim Damen

Ensemble:

Wyatt Sutherland, Ameila Cook, Keifer King, Leora Greer-Armour, Caitie Cochrane-Chick, Nathan Cox, Emmerson Hogervorst

Michelle Ernst, Ryan Rader, Evangeline Jackson, Eleni Kappos, Annie Lalonde

Kenzie Campbell, Vayda Cascadden, Lauryn Steinman, Josie Cochrane, Jillian Hataway