A photograph taken of the Isle of Wight Rifles more than 100 years ago has been recreated by the cast of a First World War play.
Bembridge Fort went back in time when it welcomed cast members from Journey’s End in full battledress for a photoshoot with Island photographer, Julian Winslow.
Theatre Reviva! will be staging Journey’s End at the Apollo Theatre from tomorrow (Tuesday 1) until Saturday (5). Set in a realistic frontline dug-out during the First World War, the story plays out over four days in March 1918, as five British officers wait for an upcoming attack.
Isle of Wight A-level students, Tom Howarth (bottom left) and Fred Valvona (above left) will appear in their first paid theatre jobs as British Infantry private soldiers.
The cast of Journey’s End in character. Credit: Julian Winslow
Eighteen-year-old Ebb Phillips (bottom right) plays a German soldier — also his first professional role.
Full of beautifully observed humanity and understated heroism, writer R.C.Sherriff drew on his own personal experiences in the trenches whilst a Captain in the East Surrey Regiment.
The first-hand authenticity, told through a funny, exciting, shocking and poignant script has kept the play, and subsequent films, a triumph for a full 90 years.
Director and Isle of Wight resident, Graham Pountney (centre in photo), said:
“No other British play about the Great War by a veteran, has ever topped it.
“We are delighted to bring this amazing production to the Island, after Covid postponed it over a year ago! It’s also very fitting in the lead-up to Remembrance week and Poppy Day.”
The production commemorates the end of the Great War and recalls the sacrifices of those who never returned.
Box office: 01983 210010.
www.apollo-theatre.org.uk
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