The First 8
Daisy Chain Media Management (New Zealand)
A new musical telling the remarkable true story of the first eight
female pilots to fly for the Air Transport Auxiliary during WWII. From
ferrying Tiger Moths to flying fighter planes, they fight to fly
military aircraft in the face of danger, prejudice, and relentless
scepticism. As the war intensifies, they challenge restrictive rules and
demand recognition, helping the ATA become the first organisation in
Britain to award women equal pay. Bold and inspiring, The First 8
celebrates the courage, heartbreaks, unbreakable friendships and legacy
of those who reshaped aviation history.
Cast | Alexandra Hope
Watson, Lucie Cooper, John Bayne
Composed, Created and Directed
by | Alexandra Hope Watson
Produced by | Alexandra Hope Watson
and Lesley Watson, Daisy Chain Media Management
Production Manager |
Lesley Watson
Thanks | Orange Studios, Thom O’Connor, Sound
Engineer
Language Performed in English
Dates Live in-person
Format 6-12 August (even dates only) 2026 at 17:25
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Musicals and Opera
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£10.00 - £14.00 -
6-12 August 2026 -
70 minutes -
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila -
temple -
0+ (guidance) -
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