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Higham Ferrers Borough Council by kind permission of the Town Clerk,
From the archive of Moyra Simmons
Transcribed and presented by Greville Watson 2012
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Souvenir of the 700th Anniversary of the
First Borough Charter
and of the Festival of Britain 1951
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HIGHAM FERRERS DRAMA WEEK
commending September 24th
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The 700th Anniversary Celebration and the Festival of Britain in Higham Ferrers will conclude with performances of a play, specially written for the occasion.
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“THE BOY WILL DO”
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Based on the life of Henry Chichele it tells, simply but impressively, the story of the Higham boy who rose from humble origin to become Archbishop of Canterbury.
The scenes are set in Higham Ferrers, Dover, and Canterbury, and portray in brilliant colours some of the events that took place during the reign of the Plantagenets.
The sixteen colourful scenes include :
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Henry’s meeting with William of Wykeham in Higham Castle.
Higham Ferrers during the Peasants’ Rising.
The Court of Henry V. before the invasion of France.
The King’s triumphant return and untimely death.
The Archbishop’s approval of plans for the building of Higham College.
Archbishop Chichele’s plan for the erection of his own tomb, and its desecration by the mob.
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Nothing quite like this has ever been attempted in Higham Ferrers before, and no effort is being spared to make the production one of the Borough’s most memorable occasions.
A special setting has been designed, which includes a replica of the Chichele tomb at Canterbury. An up-to-date system of stage lighting is being installed, and authentic costumes are being provided by the Faith Craft Works.
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“THE BOY WILL DO”
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has been described as “A Picture Book Story – a kind of History Without Tears – which will delight older children and grown-ups alike.”
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FULL DETAILS WILL BE ADVERTISED LATER.
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By permission of the Author
the script of
“THE BOY WILL DO”
has been published by
The Northamptonshire Printing and Publishing Co., Ltd.,
and may be obtained from
Messrs. Colton Brothers, High Street, Higham Ferrers, and
35 and 102, High Street, Rushden, and
The “Evening Telegraph” Office, High Street, Rushden.
TWO SHILLINGS AND NINEPENCE
The entire proceeds will be devoted to the Higham Festival Players’ Production Fund.
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