Journey's End

Synopsis

Set in the First World War, Journey's End concerns the lives of a group of British officers on the front line and opens in a dugout in the trenches of France. Raleigh, a new eighteen-year-old officer fresh out of English public school, joins the besieged company of his friend and cricketing hero Stanhope, and finds him dramatically changed...

Our Review:

9 November 2011

R.C. Sheriff’s poignant play, Journey’s End, offers a touching insight into the devastating reality of the First World War. Set in an underground trench, the story follows a group of soldiers through their shared experiences on the front line in France.

With just one set, no lighting changes, and very few props, this is a piece of theatre reliant on strong dialogue and engaging delivery - both of which are worthy of significant praise.The words, which are at once informative and cutting, are cleverly tinged with humour, and are brought to life with authenticity by the actors.

There are moments in the middle of the piece when a change in pace would add some zing to the piece, and there are segments that could easily be dropped, but on the whole this popular play captivates its audience with its honesty and sheer simplicity.

The most charming characterisation comes from Graham Butler as 2nd Lieutenant R...

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Paul Vines - 14 November 2011:

Rather tired performance and completely lost in the Lyric....

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