Tag Archives: Great War

Death takes a much-needed holiday

Death takes a much-needed holiday

Robert Tanitch reviews Death Takes A Holiday at Charing Cross Theatre, London WC2 Alberto Casella wrote Death Takes A Holiday in 1924. The total number of military and civilian deaths in World War 1 w ...
What did you do in the Great War, Vesta Tilley?

What did you do in the Great War, Vesta Tilley?

Robert Tanitch reviews Britain’s Best Recruiting Sergeant at Unicorn Theatre, London SE1 The Unicorn is the UK’s theatre for young audiences. Their present show is advertised as suitable for 8+; but t ...
Who do you think you are kidding?

Who do you think you are kidding?

A military veteran has revealed his tactics to combat domestic terrorism and has written to the Home Secretary to suggest his idea – a modern day DAD’S ARMY. Ex Lieutenant Corporal Malcolm ...
Silhouettes in the Fog – an exhibition

Silhouettes in the Fog – an exhibition

In 1915, rumours began circulating on the Western Front about a deadly, pale yellow fog leaving a devastating scene of hysteria, suffering and death on the Allied trenches at Ypres. Scottish War Blind ...