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The Wipers Times archiveIn 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.

Cast/Performers

Kevin Brewer (Henderson), James Dutton (Roberts), George Kemp (Pearson), Jake Morgan (Barnes), Dan Tetsell (General Mitford)

Creatives/Company

Author(s): Ian Hislop, Nick Newman
Producer: The Watermill
Director: Caroline Leslie
Design: Dora Schweitzer
Lighting: James Smith
Sound: Steve Mayo
Music: Nick Green
Musical Director: Paul Herbert

The Wipers Times

The Wipers Times (Play) production archive for QTIX code T900497214. Details of all The Wipers Times archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S01670396729

Archive Listings

21 Nov 17
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25 Nov 17
Chichester Festival Theatre
Chichester, West Sussex
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13 Nov 17
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18 Nov 17
Everyman Theatre
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
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7 Nov 17
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11 Nov 17
Theatre Royal
Glasgow
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31 Oct 17
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4 Nov 17
Opera House
Manchester, Greater Manchester
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23 Oct 17
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28 Oct 17
Playhouse
Salisbury, Wiltshire
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16 Oct 17
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21 Oct 17
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Guildford, Surrey
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9 Oct 17
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14 Oct 17
Southend Palace Theatre
Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
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3 Oct 17
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7 Oct 17
Northern Stage
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
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26 Sep 17
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30 Sep 17
Richmond Theatre
Outer London, Greater London
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18 Sep 17
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23 Sep 17
Oxford Playhouse
Oxford, Oxfordshire
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12 Sep 17
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16 Sep 17
New Theatre
Cardiff, Glamorgan
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21 Mar 17
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13 May 17
Arts Theatre
West End, Greater London
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Reviews

Reviews


User Review: 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
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User Reviews

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
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