Whale

A play for 7-12 year olds, based on the events of October 1988 at Point Barrow, North Alaska, when three Californian grey whales were trapped under the ice. Other plays for children by this playwright include "Solomon and Big Cat".

In October 1988 three Grey whales were trapped under the spreading ice-cap of an Arctic winter in Alaska. Whale recreates the thrilling suspense story of the international rescue operation which attracted worldwide attention and brought together American, Russian and Inuit people. Specially written for 7-12 year olds and family audiences, Whale premiered at the Royal National Theatre in December, 1989. David Holman has an 'international reputation for young people's work with adult impact and quality'. Guardian