The Southbury Child

A dark comedy about David, a Devonshire priest whose unpopular decision over a child’s funeral shakes his standing in the parish and exposes cracks in his own life. The story brings faith, community pressure and Disney balloons into uneasy collision.

Directed by Nadine Beasley. Market Harborough Drama Society’s amateur production features Tom Mackenzie as David Highland, Dan Masters as Lee Southbury, Nisha Vegad as Naomi Highland, Christine Faulconbridge as Janet Oram, Ella Keal as Susannah Highland, Caitlin Mottram as Mary Highland, Jez Morris as Craig Collier, Catherine Deering as Joy Sampson and Ruth Fowler as Tina Southbury. The production contains themes of child loss and racism, with some strong language. Tickets £16. Online booking fee applies. For wheelchair and companion seats, contact the theatre on 01858 463673. Tickets went on sale 6 October 2026.