10 things a Swallow couldn’t leave home without

Are there days when you've been caught short without an umbrella, or you can't find those keys in the bottom of your bag? Not for a Swallow! The highly organised, sensible and utterly lovable Walker children from our production of Swallows and Amazons are always prepared for any occasion. They would never be seen without these:

1. A useful pen knife

[caption id="attachment_176471528" align="alignnone" width="500"] For any foreseeable occasion.[/caption]

2. A barometer

[caption id="attachment_176471532" align="alignnone" width="248"] With no smartphones this is an essential weather predicting device.[/caption]

3. A tin of corned beef

[caption id="attachment_176471533" align="alignnone" width="284"] Because there is no better lunchtime snack.[/caption]

4. Memorised instructions for this paper aeroplane

[caption id="attachment_176471522" align="alignnone" width="500"] ...I mean, who doesn't know how to make a paper Swallow?[/caption]

5. Exceptional knowledge of navigating the stars.

[caption id="attachment_176471539" align="alignnone" width="500"] Because who needs Google Maps when you have the stars.[/caption]

6. 6 eggs, individually wrapped for fear of smashing

[caption id="attachment_176471529" align="alignnone" width="500"] It just makes sense.[/caption]

7. This map of uncharted territories

[caption id="attachment_176471520" align="alignnone" width="400"] For the impromptu expeditions to Wild Cat Island.[/caption]

8. A copy of this essential reference book

[caption id="attachment_176471541" align="alignnone" width="241"] You're not a true Swallow until you know how to tie a Butterfly Coil.[/caption]

9. This fashionable swimwear

[caption id="attachment_176471542" align="alignnone" width="326"] Speedos are so last year.[/caption]

10. Their determination to always do the right thing.

[caption id="attachment_176471543" align="alignnone" width="500"] Swallows forever![/caption]

Swallows and Amazons is showing until Saturday 17 January. Tickets and information here.

Swallows and Amazons
27 Nov 2014-17 Jan 2015
Theatre
£5-£30
Tickets