On the 1st April, 1914, in the village of Burston, a group of children went on strike to protest at the unfair dismissal of their teachers, Kitty and Tom Higdon. The Burston Drum tells the story, in musical form, of the events leading up to this historic first school strike, and of Kitty's battle to provide a comprehensive and enjoyable education for all the village children and Tom's fight to organize the villagers into a more democratic rural community. With simple staging and a large cast (either all children or mixed children and adults) this musical offers the opportunity for an enjoyable and entertaining community or school production.11 women, 13 men
- ISBN10 0573080828
- ISBN13 9780573080821
- Publish Date 1 April 1989
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Samuel French Ltd
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 80
- Language English