Octopus Drama Group are very excited to announce that they have been given permission by Sir Ben Elton and Richard Curtis to perform two episodes from the famous Blackadder Goes Forth series. The two episodes, ‘Corporal Punishment’ and ‘Goodbye’ will be performed as part of a show to commemorate the First World War. The plays will be directed by Sarah Cullyer, a relatively new, and very enthusiastic, member of the Octopus group.

The remainder of the show, which will be entitled ‘Lest We Forget ‘ will include songs, poems and readings from the war. Director Alison Bagnall, assisted by Jenny Dennis, has been very busy researching the First World War era and has compiled an evening full of pathos and humour which depicts the British spirit and the horrors of the war in equal measure. In 2008 Alison also wrote and directed ‘ Spirits of the Past which will long be remembered as one of our most popular shows. History is definitely her thing!!

A thought provoking evening with touches of humour and many songs that you will recognize and some that you may not! This is a show not to be missed. All proceeds will go to The Royal British Legion.

‘Lest We Forget’ will run from Wednesday October 8 to Saturday October 11 at Christ the King Church Hall (Porch House). Performances will start at 7.30pm.

Tickets will be on sale, from R A Bennett on The Plain Thornbury from Saturday 13th September or call 01454 413783

Adults £7 Concessions £6