MORE FOR THE JUNIORS

                            I have mentioned my favourite history play “Henry VIII”

I have also told you about “Search for the Lost Tomb”.

Still on the subject of history, I now wish to turn to something quite different. We have taken a very dark subject and, with much poetic licence, but without ever losing sight of the facts, turned it into a light-hearted, fun-filled production.

I refer to our play

“WORLD WAR II”

Two actors, with the aid of many props and costumes, and a delightful set adorned with original war-time artefacts, depict a typical working class London family during the whole period of the war.

 More than that, we have an Air Raid Warden, a member of the Home Guard, a School Teacher, a Policeman, a Wireless Quiz Interviewer with his glamorous assistant Doris, and, of course a Black-Market Spiv.

 Oh, and be wary of the black-market spiv. He may try to sell you some chocolate and sweets and you know you have already used up your meagre supply of coupons.

There are extracts of speeches by the Prime Ministers, Neville Chamberlain and Winston Churchill, and many authentic sound effects. Listen out for the doodle bugs and be very afraid when the sounds stop.

 All the major issues like evacuation, rationing, make do and mend, and many more are covered during war-torn Britain.

In particular, be moved by the last scene that I will not spoil by telling you more.

 Until I next write, take a look at some pictures.

Albert....