What a community play! Utterly gripping, compelling and it made me laugh – and also want to cry. I knew that ‘The Rutlanders Return’ would be good, but I have to admit I didn’t expect it to be this outstanding! Brilliant staging, acting, music, singing and local research. The after-effects of WW1 in Rutland in the years immediately after the war, brought to life. Congratulations to all involved. Funds raised go to the Royal British Legion.
In one week two great community happenings, making all think about the lessons of WW1 – this play and the display of 10,000 ceramic poppies at Oakham Castle. Both outstanding & original. Congratulations to all for engaging all generations. Do not miss the poppies @oakhamcastle & try for play tickets at http://a4r.org.uk/event/5184/?in .. , if there are any left…
