Wow! Here we are with the biggest show I have produced at Trinity! We have the biggest set – when Arthur refers to a “very expensive forest” he isn’t joking! – the largest number of costumes (116 and counting!) and most importantly the largest professional company that I have had at Trinity. I think it is important for us to recognise that this show is “made in Tunbridge Wells” using a combination of local professional talent as well as people from further afield. This demonstrates what we can do and with a few returning faces from Oliver! and lots of new friends the level of talent that we can now attract. This has been a joyous company to work with – everyone working so hard and buoyed up by the inspired lunacy of Monty Python – that also has a subtle and wry intelligence behind it.

It is invidious to single people out but it has been great work with David and Sally again – I have known and worked with them both for over 30 years – but two firsts – this is the first time I have directed David and the first time we have appeared on stage together! Tony – as ever has been an inspiration and we are incredibly lucky to have all his years of West End experience at our disposal!

A show like this brings the whole Trinity team together , Admin, FOH, Marketing, Accounts, Box Office and Technical – what you see on stage is a testimony to all their hard work and enthusiasm – this show would not be possible without all of them!

John Martin (Director, Producer)