Amateur dramatic group set out to stage show to mark centenary of First World War.
‘Lest we forget’ is being staged at Millom school by Millom Amateur Dramatics Society later this month. Nerissa Nicholas, director of the show, said: “It is an ideal way to show our gratitude and respect with it being the centenary of world war one.”
The show, which is directed by Nerissa Nicholas and choreographed by Danielle Carter, was first staged in 2015 and will return in November 2018 after leaving “a really lasting mark on the cast” says Nerissa. “It’s a real highlighting was also incredibly well received by the town, and created such a buzz last time so we felt that the town would love to see it again,” she continues.
The show will feature classic songs, such as, ‘We’ll meet again’ and ‘White Cliffs of Dover’ and choreography by Danielle Carter. Cast members will be in period appropriate costume. Special effects will also be included to create effective scenes that reflect the trenches and the blitz. Nerissa Nichola said: “I think the main reason we love doing this show is that it takes you on an emotional rollercoaster ride. You’re either laughing or crying and every emotion in-between.”
The production has a fantastic reception when it was first performed in 2015 and received positive reviews from the public and professionals.
The director of the show, Nerissa Nicholas, says “it’s important for our kids to learn about the wars, and to help realise what war does and means for real people and families.” More than 30 children will be involved in the production.
The show will be held over three days from the 21- 23 November in association with the Royal British Legion. Money will be raised via collection box that is circulated every night and the society will also match every donation made by audience members. “The British Legion are also joining us again,” says Nerissa, “We have also asked local ex-servicemen to come along for the finale too and I think that will be really moving.”