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The Whitby Rebels

Poster for Tudor Players' play 'The Whitby Rebels' at Sheffield Library Theatre in June 2026.

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

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    PRESS

    "Brilliant performances all round."

    Read review by Nancy Fielder

    "...a well rounded production."

    Read review by Sue Preston

    "...a lovely evening at the theatre..."

    "...a lovely evening at the theatre..."

    Read review by Claire Taranaski

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