Performance

VenueNorthern Stage
TownNewcastle upon Tyne
CountyTyne and Wear
From3rd October 2017
To7th October 2017
When19:30. Wed, Sat Mats 14:00. Thu Oct 5 at 18:00
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The Wipers Times

The Wipers TimesT900497214
In a bombed out building during the First World War in the French town of Ypres, two officers discover a printing press and create a newspaper for the troops. Far from being a sombre journal about life in the trenches they produced a resolutely cheerful, subversive and very funny newspaper designed to lift the spirits of the men on the frontline. Defying enemy bombardment, gas attacks and the disapproval of many of the top Brass, The Wipers Times rolled off the press for two years and was an extraordinary tribute to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity.
Author Ian Hislop
Author Nick Newman


Archive :: production:T900497214, play:S01670396729, venue:V568

Production details

Special Performances


  • 5 Oct 17 Sign Interpreted

Reviews

Overall: 5.00
Chris Turner (16May17): We have seen it twice at the Watermill, it was Brilliant, much better than the T.V.play. Ian Hislop came 5 times to see it. Well worth finding your nearest theatre for a very good night out if you can get seats 5

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Company

Producer The Watermill
Director Caroline Leslie
Design Dora Schweitzer
Lighting James Smith
Sound Steve Mayo
Music Nick Green
Musical Director Paul Herbert
Performer Kevin Brewer (Henderson)
Performer James Dutton (Roberts)
Performer George Kemp (Pearson)
Performer Jake Morgan (Barnes)
Performer Dan Tetsell (General Mitford)
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