The Known Soldier
Written and directed by Jeff Pitcher.
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Photo by Peter Buckle 2014
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Photo by Peter Buckle 2014
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2014 season photo
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2014 season photo
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2014 season photo
Show Description
Tommy Ricketts is the youngest soldier in the British Empire to ever be awarded the Victoria Cross. This is a poignant and heart-felt portrayal of his life as boy in Middle Arm, White Bay through his traumatic experiences in World War I as soldier with the Royal Newfoundland Regiment to his later years as a quiet recluse in St. John’s.
Getting to Cow Head
This show is part of the Gros Morne Theatre Festival. See Getting to Cow Head for directions to the Warehouse Theatre and Shallow Bay Motel.
Cast
- Adam Brake
- Jennifer Furlong
- Craig Haley
Production
- Director: Jeff Pitcher
- Stage Manager: Sarah White
- Set Design: Brian Ball
- Costume Design: Lindsay Code
- Lighting Design: Laura Penney
- Sound Design: Laura Penney
What People Are Saying
I am a retired high school (History) teacher with a special interest in the world wars (1 & 2) and Newfoundland's involvements and sacrifice. I loved this production and will recommend it to my friends. Super! Super! Richard Park, Gillams, NL
A remarkable professional performance. Three brilliant portrayals. An achievement in storytelling and acting. Well done. Dr. Lloyd Brown-John, Kingsville, ON
Excellent-impressive writing, acting and great staging. J. Cheeseman & J. Harries, Edinburgh, Scotland
We thought this was a moving production of an interesting, topically relevant play. The acting from all three cast members was flawless as were the vocal performances. A good night all round. Andrew Grendale & Rona Leadley, Great Waltham Essex, England
Absolutely fantastic. I just loved this show. Very good actors. Georgina Paradise, St. Moure, NB
Excellent production. I really enjoyed it all-costuming, artistic director, acting-all were excellent. G. Wilcox, North Carolina, USA
Powerful-We will visit the memorial, met 2 men that knew him during the break. M. B. Matthews, Vineland, ON