TWO plays will be performed at The Octagon Theatre to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War.
Based on RC Sherriff’s own experience of the First World War, Journey’s End is written with the authenticity and compassion of a soldier who was intimately acquainted with the nightmare of life in the trenches, and the extraordinary courage of those who fought there.
This will be followed by Early One Morning which was written by Bolton playwright Les Smith.
It is based on the true story of 26-year-old soldier James Smith from Bolton, a soldier who fought in some of the fiercest battles of the First World War. He was wounded, promoted and received two Good Conduct Medals before finding himself on trial.
Journey’s End will be performed at the Bolton theatre from September 4 to October 4 followed by Early One Morning from October 9 to November 1.
Tickets for Journey’s End and Early One Morning are on sale now on 01204 520661 or at octagonbolton.co.uk
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