100 years ago a war was being fought across the sea; at home a visit to the Music Hall helped raise the spirits of those missing their loved ones.

Written during one of the most troubling times our country has seen, the music and the plays of the time give us a fascinating insight into the experience of WW1 for both the men at the front and the men and women left at home. This special performance features two short plays from iconic writers of the era, A.A.Milne (Winnie-the-Pooh) and J.M.Barrie (Peter Pan), with a live string ensemble from Brighton Youth Music playing classic songs including It’s A Long Way To Tipperary and Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty.

This exciting event, presented by Gateways To The First World War in association with Threadbare Theatre Company, sees both performers and audience on the stage of Theatre Royal Brighton, with a themed refreshments bar in the wings and an opportunity to view some of Theatre Royal Brighton’s archive material in the dressing rooms.