My Real War 1914-?
T01475209688
Based on a series of privately-published letters by a young officer, killed in 1916. This riveting production is a first hand account of the state of mind of a young man, joining up in the full flush of patriotism, whose experiences left him disillusioned and appalled. The young officer was 2nd Lieut. Haviland de Mesurier, who had he lived, would have been the uncle of John le Mesurier, now best remembered for his role in
Dad's Army. A play for one remarkable young man.
Archive :: production:T01475209688, play:S02087856605, venue:V156
Production details
Over the last three years, Two's Company have been bringing a series of remarkable plays back to life. They tell the stories of soldiers, British, German and French and also those left at home, mothers, wives and the girls who would never marry. Studio
