Set in a training camp based in England, The Grandfathers , Produced by Ovalhouse’s 33% Company and part of the National Theatre Connections, portrays life as a teenager in the army, a topic that is not touched upon enough.
By using honest anecdotes, situations and funny moments The Grandfathers is able to reflect what it really feels like to be young and fighting in a war. The play opens up with the comrades in the middle of combat moments before they die, sheltering behind a wall of piled up sand bags and in the midst of smoke before smoothly transitioning back to beginning of training. Each character has their own individual story told, shown through poetic movement and puppetry that portrays their idea of war and what it stands for.
The most interesting part of the play is getting to understand that not all of the characters are confident about the fighting in the war and think that it is right. There are times when they question their existence and whether or not the war is worth it. The most prominent part is at night when all seven of the comrades try to get to sleep in their barracks except for one girl called- Dim played by Melissa Barnes. She sits up in bed at the expense of the others telling her to shut-up, but still carries on her outcry about how she feels about dying and leaving her family behind. Unknowing to her, the others listen to her fears of the war not ending because, know matter how long countries fight, wars never change ideas.
If you’re wondering how to spend your Friday and Saturday night, head down to Oval House to enjoy excellent acting and to have your mind broadened.
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