The Land of Might-Have-Been is built around the songs of Ivor Novello and tells a story loosely based on the lives of Vera and Edward Brittain before and during the First World War. The story follows Vera and Roland, and Edward and Bobbie who unexpectedly fall in love over a long, hot summer in Buxton in 1914. The war in Europe shatters all their hopes and dreams but compels Vera into a life-long campaign for peace and equality.

Ivor Novello arr. Iain Farrington

Roles: Debutant, Ensemble, Swing & Cover Stella / Shirley

Michael Williams  Book and Lyrics 

Adrian Kelly Artistic Director 

Kimberley Sykes  Director 

Iwan Davies  Conductor 

Iain Farrington Music arranged with additional composition 

Nicky Shaw  Set and Costume Designer 

Michela Meazza Choreographer 

Northern Chamber Orchestra