Visually Dynamic WW1 War Bride Theatre Experience

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Young people from across Staffordshire are getting the opportunity to take part in exciting theatre performances exploring local stories about WWI.

The War Bride is a an evocative  piece focused on the First World War which tells story of love, loss, comradeship and ultimately hope.  The production features dynamic visuals, along with the incredible War Bride costume designed by Anna Lewis  – all combined with physical choreographed performance set to an emotive underscore.

Young people will get the chance to take part in costume workshops, learn about the history of WWI and then join actors in the final performances.

Symbolic Costume

The War Bride costume is symbolic. A long train covered in letters, poppies and photos of soldiers.

The War Bride stands silently as a monument to War. Two young ‘pals’ volunteer together, train together, journey together to the theatre of War

 

Out of the silence the sound of a whistle and a day that will change their lives forever. Following the darkness – light, a child plays with a paper bird, hope takes flight.

EMOTIVE THEMES

Themes explored in the workshops include underage recruits, food shortages, miners on the Western Front, the military training camps on Cannock Chase, nurses and the changing role of women during the war.

Gill Heath, Cabinet Member for Communities at Staffordshire County Council   said:

“This is a great production that will give young people a unique insight into the First World War and its impact on people’s lives.

It’s important that young people know about WWI and what legacy it had on local communities.”

 

Staffordshire County Council’s Archives & Heritage Service will be working with Imagineer Productions to bring the event to the county following a successful bid to Arts Council England.

Performance Schedule:

• Wednesday 13th September, Stone (procession from the war memorial on Granville Square at 4pm)
• Thursday 14th September, Burton Library, Riverside High Street, Burton-on-Trent (performance at the amphitheatre at 3.30pm)
• Saturday 16th September, Perton Library, Severn Drive, Wolverhampton (procession at 3.10pm)
• Sunday 17th September, Cannock Chase Visitor Centre, Marquis Drive (performance 6pm)
• Monday 18th September, Brampton Museum, Brampton Park, Newcastle-Under-Lyme (performance at 6.30pm)

How to Book

People can book in advance or simply come on the day.  For further information visit www.staffordshiregreatwar.com or contact susan.dalloe@staffordshire.gov.uk[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1458774858440{background-color: #e8e8e8 !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1458953109567{padding-right: 40px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”FURTHER INFORMATION” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1459497267986{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1459497212116{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1505132683373{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]

ABOUT ANNA LEWIS

Anna has been designing costumes and props for almost 30 years for Theatre, film and T.V  She specialises in large scale sculptural costumes , props and puppets and is the winner of three National Awards for sculptural performance costumes judged by Zandra Rhodes and Wayne Hemmingway.  More About Anna and her work here

ABOUT IMAGINEER PRODUCTIONS

Imagineer Productions Create dynamic work for new spaces and bring a wealth of creative arts experience and a strong track record to deliver high quality performances and events.  

The team at Imagineer have collectiveley been responsible for many of the major cultural interventions over the past three decades including the opening ceremony to the International Children’s Games , Godiva Awakes, and a National tour of Roald Dahl’s ‘The Twits’

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Performance Schedule:

• Wednesday 13th September, Stone (procession from the war memorial on Granville Square at 4pm)
• Thursday 14th September, Burton Library, Riverside High Street, Burton-on-Trent (performance at the amphitheatre at 3.30pm)
• Saturday 16th September, Perton Library, Severn Drive, Wolverhampton (procession at 3.10pm)
• Sunday 17th September, Cannock Chase Visitor Centre, Marquis Drive (performance 6pm)
• Monday 18th September, Brampton Museum, Brampton Park, Newcastle-Under-Lyme (performance at 6.30pm)

How to Book:

People can book in advance or simply come on the day.  For further information visit www.staffordshiregreatwar.com or contact susan.dalloe@staffordshire.gov.uk

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