Put that light out! play

Hoc19 Events proudly present a Day-Star Theatre Production Put that light out!

A chance to really enter in to the spirit of the time, dress in forties fashion and fetch along your rations for a night at the cafe theatre.

A Woman's story of humour and Tragedy during WWII, the play follows the fortunes of Elsie Roberts, a young mother of two, from 1939 to 1945.

She lives above a butcher's shop near the docks and from the moment war is declared her life changes for ever. Her husband joins the 8th Army and her children are evacuated to the country.

She becomes a crane driver at the docks but she also has to contend with Cyril Bridges her bossy landlord and newly appointed air raid warden.There is also an insight into life at the local school with headmaster Mr. Gridlington and timid teacher Miss Bagshaw.

There is comedy and song but there is also hardship and tragedy as the characters experience blackouts and air raids, rationing and black marketeering, evacuation and digging for victory.

Saturday 9th May, doors 7:30pm, Curtain up at 8:00pm.

Come along dressed in your forties fashion and fetch along your 'rations' for a great night out at the World Famous Audlem Scout & Guide Hall Theatre Cafe.

Tickets available from brownpapertickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1451835

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