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Claire15 · 21-12-2010, 11:05

In association with Help for Heroes, final year degree students at the University of Cumbria are performing 'The Accrington Pals' by Peter Whelan.

The Accrington Pals runs from 12th to 15th January 2011 at The Dukes Theatre, Lancaster.

“…Fall in you happy warriors! Get fell in the Pals! Move yourselves you glorious dead!”

A moving and uncompromising play set in Accrington during the first few years of the First World War which tells the story of the innocent and enthusiastic men who volunteered for Kitchener’s army and the women who were left behind.

The Accrington Pals were probably the best remembered of all the battalions raised in the early months of the First World War in response to Kitchener's call for a volunteer army. Groups of friends from all walks of life in Accrington and its neighbouring towns enlisted together to form a battalion with a distinctive local identity. In its first major action, the battalion suffered devastating losses in the attack on Serre on 1st July 1916. Of the 720 original members of the battalion 584 were killed, wounded or missing on this, the opening day of the Battle of the Somme.

The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster LA1 1QE
Box Office 01524 598500
eMail [email protected]
the Dukes

Wed. 12th to Sat. 15th January 2011
All performances begin at 8.00 pm

Friday & Saturday: Full Price £10 / Concessions £6
Wednesday & Thursday: Full Price £6 / Concessions £4

Also, we're creating a memorabilia wall in the foyer of the theatre, which will have pictures and newspaper articles of the pals, so I would like to offer people the chance to send me pictures etc, which will be placed upon the wall. Thus, keeping the memory of those who fell, alive.

Please don't hesitate to get in touch with me if you would like any more details.
Many thanks,
Claire.

21-12-2010, 11:05	#1
Claire15 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 3 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 0	The Accrington Pals. In association with Help for Heroes, final year degree students at the University of Cumbria are performing 'The Accrington Pals' by Peter Whelan. The Accrington Pals runs from 12th to 15th January 2011 at The Dukes Theatre, Lancaster. “…Fall in you happy warriors! Get fell in the Pals! Move yourselves you glorious dead!” A moving and uncompromising play set in Accrington during the first few years of the First World War which tells the story of the innocent and enthusiastic men who volunteered for Kitchener’s army and the women who were left behind. The Accrington Pals were probably the best remembered of all the battalions raised in the early months of the First World War in response to Kitchener's call for a volunteer army. Groups of friends from all walks of life in Accrington and its neighbouring towns enlisted together to form a battalion with a distinctive local identity. In its first major action, the battalion suffered devastating losses in the attack on Serre on 1st July 1916. Of the 720 original members of the battalion 584 were killed, wounded or missing on this, the opening day of the Battle of the Somme. The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster LA1 1QE Box Office 01524 598500 eMail [email protected] the Dukes Wed. 12th to Sat. 15th January 2011 All performances begin at 8.00 pm Friday & Saturday: Full Price £10 / Concessions £6 Wednesday & Thursday: Full Price £6 / Concessions £4 Also, we're creating a memorabilia wall in the foyer of the theatre, which will have pictures and newspaper articles of the pals, so I would like to offer people the chance to send me pictures etc, which will be placed upon the wall. Thus, keeping the memory of those who fell, alive. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with me if you would like any more details. Many thanks, Claire.