May 23, 1989 to May 27, 1989
Directed by Sue Allen
The action takes place between Autumn 1914 and July 1916. The background is reality. The "Accrington Pals" batallion of Kitchener's New Army was raised and destroyed as described in the play. the experiences of the men are contrasted with those of the women left behind, drawing together in the face of social and sexual deprivation.
Cast
May, a stallholer ....................................... Susan Orme
Tom, an apprentice ................................... Martin Illston
Ralph, a clerk ............................................ Gordon Gell
Eva, a millgirl .............................................. Laura Parry
Sarah, a married mill worker ...................... Wendy Nutty
Bertha, a millgirl ...................................... Tracy Hanson
Annie, a housewife .................................. Janet Townes
Arthur, her husband ................................. Stephen Ring
Reggie, her son .......................................... Jamie East
CSM Rivers, a regular soldier ....................Paul Whitfield
For The Marlowe Players
Stage Manager ...................................................... Suzanne Illston
Set Design & Construction ...............................................Ray Kelly
Properties ............................................................... Margaret Kelly
Assistants to Stage Manager ........... Glenys Glazebrook, Vida Ayres
Lighting ..................................................................... Tony Whitley
Sound .................................................. Gil Townes, Michael Grundy
Wardrobe ..................................................................... Val Whitley
Publicity ....................................................................... Laura Parry
Photography ................................................................... Lynn Allen
Continuity ................................................................ Jannice Grundy
Front of House ....................................... David Jones, Wendy Walker
..........................................................Anthea Blundell, Pauline Green
