Sides of Silence: Remembering the Battle of the Somme
On Saturday 1st July 2017 Oldham Theatre Workshop in association with Oldham Local Studies and Archives will be performing their acclaimed immersive theatre experience ‘Sides of Silence: Remembering the Battle of the Somme.’ The play follows the journey of a group of men from their home town of Oldham to the battlefields of France.
The performance also commemorates the centenary of the beginning of the Battle of Passchendaele, one of the most controversial battles of the First World War. Over half a million men were killed or wounded during the battle which became notorious for the scale of its casualties and the horrors of the Flanders mud.
The performance lasts about 45 minutes and will take place in the recently refurbished Egyptian Room of Oldham Town Hall, Greaves Street, Oldham. There will be three performances at 11am, 1pm and 3pm followed by refreshments. Places are strictly limited so if you would to take part in this unique event please book your place by contacting Oldham Local Studies and Archives, 84 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1DN; tel: 0161 770 4654; e-mail: archives@oldham.gov.uk
There will be a small charge of £2.00 payable on the day.