A dance-theatre version of William Golding's novel features members of Matthew Bourne's New Adventures company
alongside a cast of local boys aged from 10 to their early 20s
Matthew Bourne in conversation with the young dancers. Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the GuardianPhotograph: Christopher ThomondRehearsals at the Lowry theatre in Salford. The production started life in Glasgow, three years ago. Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the GuardianPhotograph: Christopher ThomondRehearsals at the Lowry. The Manchester production received 600 applicants for 24 places. Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the GuardianPhotograph: Christopher ThomondChoreographer Adam Galbraith (left) with Bourne. The Lord of the Flies tour takes in 13 cities. Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the GuardianPhotograph: Christopher ThomondLord of the Flies sticks faithfully to the book, except rather than crashing on an uninhabited island, the boys are trapped in a deserted theatre. Photograph: Helen MaybanksPhotograph: Helen Maybanks'There's a real sense of camaraderie between the pros and novices,' found Lyndsey Winship. Photograph: Helen MaybanksPhotograph: Helen MaybanksThe show was developed closely with Golding's daughter, Judy. Photograph: Helen MaybanksPhotograph: Helen MaybanksThe production may travel to Australia and the US. Photograph: Helen MaybanksPhotograph: Helen MaybanksLord of the Flies is at Theatre Royal, Plymouth, from 30 April until 4 May and tours the UK until December. Photograph: Helen MaybanksPhotograph: Helen Maybanks
