Duty

by Susanne Crosby

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival 2025

As the First World War unfolds, three friends in rural Sussex feel very different calls to duty; changing their lives forever.

The Lantern Theatre, Brighton, May 2025, produced by Twilight Theatre

What is duty? Is it a call to King and Country or to humanity: can it be both?

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Cast

John – Matt Vickery

Matt Vickery plays John, the man running his family farm between Seaford and Eastbourne with his mother in 1914.
Matt is an actor and writer who graduated from ArtsEd in 2021 with an MA in acting.
Matt is the co-star and co-author of THE KENNINGTON LOOP (Funded by Arts Council England). His recent stage credits include A CHRISTMAS CAROL (ADG European Tour) Charlie in ‘Artlandish Productions’ MUSIC FOR CATS (Brighton Fringe), James in LUCY’S PHARMAKON (Femfest, Actors Theatre), Jordan in Oxia Theatre’s ASSISTED.

Harry – Jordan Southwell

Jordan Southwell plays Harry, one of the farm hands and John’s good friend.
Jordan trained at Sylvia Young Theatre School. His work in Theatre includes Oliver! at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, A Doll’s House and last year Sheep Love to Die at Printers Playhouse. TV includes Doctor Who, Holby Blue and short films for Blue Peter. He has worked as a presenter for Children’s TV channels including Boomerang and Cartoon Network.

Joe – Jake Marchant

Jake Marchant plays Joe, one of the farm hands and the diplomat of the group..
Jake is local to Brighton and has been involved in a few productions over the last couple of years. Jake won the Mike Padley Award for Best Supporting Actor in Wick Theatre’s “Deathtrap” playing Clifford. Jake has been involved in short film work for local directors, most recently appearing in Sam Milletti’s latest production. He studied Theatre and Drama at Sussex University.

Mags – Sam Nixon

Sam Nixon plays Mags, who owns and runs the farm with her son John.
Sam’s love of theatre began many years ago when she performed in a youth club drama workshop tour at 13 years old. She graduated with a degree in drama and has toured with TIE companies and several musical productions.
As well as bringing Julie Andrews to life in the 5star ‘Practically Perfect’ she has recently performed as Fagin in Oliver Twist, Madame Arcati in Blithe Spirit, Elizabeth I in Mary Stuart, Portia in Merchant of Venice, Alice in Queers, and in several award-winning Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe plays.
Represented by Goldmans Management