Footlights and Flanders
19th - 21st November 2009
Archway Studio Theatre
Start 19:45
Enter the wonderful, colourful world of ‘Old Time Music Hall’, songs sung around the time of the First World War. Old favourites such as ‘It’s a long way to Tipperary’, ‘Goodbye Dolly I must leave you’, ‘Burlington Bertie’ and many more.
That masterful Master of Ceremonies Mr Simon Bonsor and the first lady virtuoso of the keyboard Miss Betty Avory join our talented Artistes to entertain and delight you. They include Mr. Ronald Covey, Mr Kevin Hawkes, Mr Christopher Yeldham, Miss Laura Martin, Miss Margaret Morris, Miss Dolena Richmond, Miss Joanna Sait.
In complete contrast, across the English Channel, the slaughter of millions of soldiers in the mud and misery of Flanders is taking place.
'Abide With Me' by Brian Langtry
Set in the trenches at Ypres in the early months of the First World War, two ex-Derbyshire miners are joined by an under aged university-bound son of a doctor. Only a few yards of dangerous 'no man's land' separate them from the enemy. All three struggle to find common ground and understanding not only of the futility around them, but also the hardships and attitudes of their widely differing backgrounds. A deeply moving play.
Cast – Craig Wayland, Andrew Cook, Alex Tzanis
Director - Marion Naughton
