Friday 7th December, 8pm
at the Sub Rooms, Stroud
Spaniel in the Works Theatre Company present TRENCHCOATS FOR GOALPOSTS – Christmas Truce, 1914 with Jon Seagrave (aka Jonny Fluffypunk,)John Bassett, Bill Jones, Paul Southcott, Stuart Butler, Angela Findlay, Crispin Thomas & Jeff The Fuse + Ned Gibbons (Sound/Lights)
“A unique performance.. history and humour, poetry and poignancy combined!” ~Stroud Life.
Trenchcoats for Goalposts is back by demand for one last time, following a packed and acclaimed show here in 2016 and equally well received performances in Cheltenham, Painswick, Dursley and Nailsworth .Be transported once more in theatre, spoken word, live music and song to No Man’s Land in a moving and often funny re-creation of the 1914 Christmas Truce. Far from glorifying War and performed by a host of Gloucestershire’s finest in authentic WW1 garb, with tinsel for barbed wire and an ancient football, together they turn the Sub Rooms into Flanders Field.
Based on local memories and the true story of two brave Forest Green FC players Harry Watts and Ernie Beale who set off from Nailsworth for the front line. Covering an undisputed moment in war, humour and history, poetry and poignancy combine in this compelling and unmissable ninety minute production.
