John Nichol's The Unknown Warrior
Friday 19:30
Theatre Royal Winchester
John Nichol, a former RAF Tornado Navigator and Gulf War POW, embarks on a poignant journey to uncover the emotional tale of the Unknown Warrior interred in Westminster Abbey, highlighting our enduring need to honour and grieve for the fallen.
Date
October 25th 2024 at 19:30 - October 25th 2024 at 21:30
Event details
Address:Theatre Royal Winchester
21-23 Jewry Street,
Winchester,
Postcode:SO23 8SB
Tickets:£28
Contact Information:boxoffice@playtothecrowd.co.uk
01962 840 440
Open hours:7.30pm
Twitter:https://twitter.com/TRWinchester
Description
During the First World War, over one million British Empire soldiers lost their lives, with around half of them still resting in unmarked graves today. John Nichol, a former RAF Tornado Navigator and Gulf War POW, embarks on a poignant journey to uncover the emotional tale of the Unknown Warrior interred in Westminster Abbey, highlighting our enduring need to honour and grieve for the fallen. Following the conflict, the concept of a single 'Unknown Warrior' emerged as a symbol to commemorate the missing and alleviate the overwhelming national sorrow.
John retraces the Warrior's path from the battlefields of Northern France to Westminster Abbey, engaging with descendants of those involved and delving into forgotten records. In this extraordinary theatrical production, enriched with evocative visuals and a stirring soundscape, audiences are transported back to this tumultuous era, experiencing the passion of those who came before us and the enduring pain of those who still walk among us
Accessibility
Access for wheelchair users
Hearing system
Level access toilet
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