The Burston Drum A Musical
The Burston Drum A Musical by Charles Young, published by French in 1989, is a 65-page work presented in English. This musical recounts the events of April 1, 1914, in the village of Burston, where a group of children initiated a strike in response to the unfair dismissal of their teachers, Kitty and Tom Higdon. The narrative explores Kitty’s efforts to ensure a comprehensive education for the village’s children and Tom’s endeavors to foster a more democratic community among the villagers.
Readers will find a story that combines elements of drama and music, focusing on themes of education and community activism. The Burston Drum is designed for simple staging and accommodates a large cast, making it suitable for community or school productions. With its historical context and engaging narrative, this musical provides an opportunity for performers to explore significant social issues while delivering an entertaining experience.
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On the 1st April, 1914, in the village of Burston, a group of children went on strike to protest at the unfair dismissal of their teachers, Kitty and Tom Higdon. The Burston Drum tells the story, in musical form, of the events leading up to this historic first school strike, and of Kitty’s battle to provide a comprehensive and enjoyable education for all the village children and Tom’s fight to organize the villagers into a more democratic rural community. With simple staging and a large cast (either all children or mixed children and adults) this musical offers the opportunity for an enjoyable and entertaining community or school production.11 women, 13 men
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