An operetta written and composed by Alan Bush and Nancy Bush.
The adventures of William, a Shoemaker's apprentice in the days of sailing ships and press gangs, who is forced to join a man-of-war against his will.
Characters:
William, a shoemaker's apprentice
Lucy, his true love
Sarah, the deserted sweetheart
Captain Rapscallion, the leader of the press gang
Mahogany Joe, an old sailor
Fishermen, fishergirls, members of the press gang, and sailors
Scene 1. The quay of Falmouth Town in the eighteenth century
Scene 2. The hold of H.M.S. 'Dreadnought', at anchor in the bay
Scene 3. The living-room of the shoe-maker's house in Falmouth
Performed by members of the junior choirs of Watford Co-operative Society
Education Committee

(to 16.00)