Details

The Greater Game tells the fascinating true story of the 41 men who swapped the football fields of London for the battle fields of the Somme in 1916. East London football club Leyton Orient, then known as Clapton Orient, was the first team to sign up its players, staff and supporters to fight in the Great War. 41 men volunteered in all. Three of them never returned. Based on the book ?They Took The Lead' by Stephen Jenkins, this new play of love, friendship and loss tells both sides of the story from the flag waving patriotism to the conscientious objectors.

Cast/Performers

Nick Hancock (Billy Holmes), Charlie Clements (Fred 'Spider' Parker), Danny Walters (Nolan 'Peggy' Evans), Peter Hannah (Richard McFadden), Will Howard (William Jonas), Graeme McKnight (George Scott), Michael Head (Herbert 'Jumbo' Reason), Greg Baxter (Jimmy Hugall), Laura Webb (Mrs Jonas), Pasty Lowe (Mrs Mac), Connor Kelly (Charlie Reason), Charlie Eales (teenage soldier)

Creatives/Company

Author: Michael Head (based on the book "They Took the Lead" by Stephen Jenkins)
Producer(s): LAPA, Stephen Jenkins, Peter Kitchen
Director: Tilly Vosborough
Lighting: Ben Wallace
Sound: John Leonard
Design: Suzie Inglis