Danny The Champion Of The World
by Roald Dahl, David Wood, David Wood from Roald Dahl
Highlights
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the engaging storytelling and imaginative characters in the play adaptation. Many find it a delightful tale of a boy's bond with his father, filled with adventure and life lessons. The play's themes resonate well with audiences, making it suitable for both children and adults alike.
Synopsis
Danny lives happily and peacefully in a gypsy caravan with his devoted father and works in his spare time in their small village petrol station.
However, when Danny turns nine his world is turned upside down when he learns of his father's secret passion for pheasant poaching in the estate of the nasty, greedy Victor Hazell, the local wealthy landowner.
In the early hours, Danny awakes to find that his father has failed to return afteDanny lives happily and peacefully in a gypsy caravan with his devoted father and works in his spare time in their small village petrol station.
However, when Danny turns nine his world is turned upside down when he learns of his father's secret passion for pheasant poaching in the estate of the nasty, greedy Victor Hazell, the local wealthy landowner.
In the early hours, Danny awakes to find that his father has failed to return after a night of poaching.
Fearing that his father may be in grave danger, Danny leaves the caravan and sets off on a courageous journey to rescue him.
Soon, with a little help from the village, Danny finds himself the mastermind behind the most incredible and exciting plot ever attempted against Victor Hazell
r a night of poaching.
Fearing that his father may be in grave danger, Danny leaves the caravan and sets off on a courageous journey to rescue him.
Soon, with a little help from the village, Danny finds himself the mastermind behind the most incredible and exciting plot ever attempted against Victor Hazell.
Press Reviews
"David Wood’s ingenious adaptation… the rapture shown by Dad and Danny when they succeed is lovely to behold."
— Jeremy Kingston, The Times
"As fine a piece of theatre for young people as one could hope to see… moving, uplifting, funny and fast-moving … captures the spirit of Dahl’s work in a highly persuasive and heartwarming manner."
— Theatre-Wales.co.uk
"Theatrical colour, real emotional depth and good old-fashioned fun… watching an audience of young people respond positively to a piece of live theatre is always a joy."
— South Wales Evening Post
"A fine celebration of one of our finest storytellers… justice is triumphant in the end, and we are left with the warm glow that the master of storytellers intended."
— South Wales Argus
"Whizzpopping wonderful!"
— Croydon Advertiser
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Gamekeeper 1 (Rabbetts) |
Gamekeeper 2 |
Gamekeeper 3 |
Danny - Aged 10 |
Charlie Kinch The latxi driver |
Mrs. Clipstone The vicar's wife |
Sergent Samways The village policeman, proud owner of a wintage Baby Austin |
Mr. Hazell The local landowner |
Dr. Spencer |
Council Inspector |
Head Teacher |
School Teacher (Mr. Jackson) |
Shooting Party |
Two Ambulance Men |
Dad (William) |
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Danny The Champion Of The World is a play written by Roald Dahl and published by Samuel French in London (2006).
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