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12.10.15 - The Death of a British Martyr archive"I expected my sentence and I believe it was just. Standing as I do in view of God and Eternity, I realise that patriotism is not enough, I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone." These were the words of Edith Louisa Cavell, on 11 October 1915, the day before she was shot by firing squad in Belgium for the protection, concealment and smuggling away of allied soldiers. The story of Edith Cavell, a caring and compassionate nurse working in occupied Belgium during the "war to end all wars" is revealed and recounted by a war hardened, weary and cynical 21st century female war correspondent. One hundred years after the outbreak of the First World War what have we really learnt? Could Edith Cavell's death been avoided? Was she used as a propaganda tool by the British Government - a perfect martyr to polarise world opinion against the Germans? And in the 21st Century theatre of war, are aid workers, journalists, and civilians murdered and martyred as Cavell was, in the hope that a jaded world will listen? Suitable for: 14+

Creatives/Company

Author: Clive Holland
Company: Proteus Theatre
Director: Mary Swan

12.10.15 - The Death of a British Martyr

12.10.15 - The Death of a British Martyr (Play) production archive for QTIX code T0610525520. Details of all 12.10.15 - The Death of a British Martyr archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S01284727349

Archive Listings

3 Oct 14Spring Arts and Heritage Centre
Havant, Hampshire
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30 Sep 14Old Town Hall Arts Centre
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
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