25 Words
November
November
8 and 9 November 2025
About
It is 1944.
Barrovian soldier Michael Lowden has been captured at the fall of Singapore.
The prisoner of war ship he is on is torpedoed and he is left floating in the South China Sea.
Meanwhile, back in Barrow, his father Charles launches an appeal and brings the community together to support the families of POW's.
Charles is allowed by the Japanese authorities to write 25 words a month to his captive son, Michael.
What would you write in 25 words to your loved one far away?
25 Words is a remarkable true story of love, hope, resilience and triumph.
Featuring live music and South Lakes Rock School Choirs.
Written by award winning playwright Kevin Fegan, in conversation with Michael Lowden’s son, Jeff
Barrow Town Hall, Banqueting Suite
7.30pm, 8th and 9th November 2025
Cast
Harry Crooks Michael
Dominic Bowes Charles
Laura Crellin May
Via Douglas Joyce and Joan
Tracy Jones Vera
Sue Kysh Bardsea
Macy Richards Molly
Ann Thomson Dalton
Jon Borgia Officials
Daniel Hardie Dan
Shaun Hird Derry
George Melvin Bradford
Greg O'Flynn Harold
Daniel Knox Photographer
Crew
Phill Gregg Director
Rachel Ashton
Artistic Director
Damian Rose
Lighting, Sound and AV
Kate Unwin
Props and Costume
Kevin Fegan Writer
Daniel Hardie
Stage Manager
Lesley Harris
Musical Direction
(North West Music Academy)
Ely Jim Hair
Kei Evans
Front of House
Karen Evans
Community Development
Nicole Rose
Administration
Dickie Felton
Marketing
George Floyd
Finance and Print Design
Video
Gallery
Crew
Harry Crooks Michael
Dominic Bowes Charles
Laura Crellin May
Via Douglas Joyce and Joan
Tracy Jones Vera
Sue Kysh Bardsea
Macy Richards Molly
Ann Thomson Dalton
Jon Borgia Officials
Daniel Hardie Dan
Shaun Hird Derry
George Melvin Bradford
Greg O'Flynn Harold
Daniel Knox Photographer
Cast
Phill Gregg Director
Rachel Ashton
Artistic Director
Damian Rose
Lighting, Sound and AV
Kate Unwin
Props and Costume
Kevin Fegan Writer
Daniel Hardie
Stage Manager
Lesley Harris
Musical Direction
(North West Music Academy)
Ely Jim Hair
Kei Evans
Front of House
Karen Evans
Community Development
Nicole Rose
Administration
Dickie Felton
Marketing
George Floyd
Finance and Print Design
