The Whitby Rebels
Synopsis
The incredible true story of Captain Jack Lammiman was made into a 1999 film starring Bob Hoskins, with this stage version premiering at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough in 2024.
In Whitby Harbour, in the summer of 1991, something extraordinary happened. A humble pleasure boat set sail for the Arctic, crewed by misfits, pensioners and the vicar for Egton and Grosmont. The mission? To erect a plaque on a volcanic island hundreds of miles north of Iceland.
The boat was illegal, the crew untrained and the plan…unhinged! A joyful, (mostly) true story of British eccentricity and determination!
Production Details
"The Whitby Rebels" by Bea Roberts
Director: Joe Gascoyne-Thompson
Location: Sheffield Library Theatre
Dates: 9th - 13th June 2026
Tickets: £12 / £13 + booking fee
Cast
Cast
Cast
Capt. Jack Lammiman - Phil Gascoyne
Edna Whelan - Wina Gascoyne
Pat Stubbs - Jan Ibberson
Rev. Paul Burkitt - Justin Harrison
Lewis Turnbull - Ross Bannister
Sunny / Norwegian Scientist - Alex Appleton
Capt. Brenda McCawlee - Judith Wade
Pub Man / Frank - Pete Kirkup
Widow / Radio Presenter / Magistrate - Andrea Howard
Crew
Cast
Cast
Director - Joe Gascoyne-Thompson
Set Design and Construction - Hansel D'Roza, Joe Gascoyne-Thompson, Phil Gascoyne, Dave Twigg, Kevin Chambers, Paul Curr
Production Manager: John Jex
Lighting - Kevin Chambers
Sound - Laura Jex
Stage Manager - Megan Roberts
Properties - John Jex, Morgan Clarke, Ryan Hathaway, Laura Jex and members of the compan
Director - Joe Gascoyne-Thompson
Set Design and Construction - Hansel D'Roza, Joe Gascoyne-Thompson, Phil Gascoyne, Dave Twigg, Kevin Chambers, Paul Curr
Production Manager: John Jex
Lighting - Kevin Chambers
Sound - Laura Jex
Stage Manager - Megan Roberts
Properties - John Jex, Morgan Clarke, Ryan Hathaway, Laura Jex and members of the company
Wardrobe - Rachel Jex and members of the company
Continuity - Andrea Howard, Judith Wade
Front of House - Josh Cooper, John Moran and Members and Friends of Tudor
Ticket Secretaries - John and Rachel Jex
PRESS
"...a well rounded production."
Read review by Sue Preston
"...a lovely evening at the theatre..."
"...a lovely evening at the theatre..."
