Despite its First World War backdrop, Phil Porter's The Christmas Truce is very much a family play, recommended for children aged nine and older. Presented by the RSC to commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the Great War, it’s set on the Western Front in December 1914, inspired by true events, and focuses on the men of the Warwickshire Regiment. As they shelter in their trenches, they hear the German soldiers singing Christmas carols, and pretty soon find themselves joining their enemies in no-man's land; to talk, exchange gifts and celebrate the festive season. In a world devoid of any peace or goodwill, for a brief time the soldiers decide to live according to their own rules - and as their truce continues, they engage in an unforgettable game of football...
The Christmas Truce shows at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon from Sat 29 November to Sat 31 January. We've joined with the RST to offer readers the chance to win a family tickets to the 7.15pm performance on Mon 5 January.
Competition closes 19 December
Please answer the question below...
What sport did soldiers play during the Christmas Truce
Despite its First World War backdrop, Phil Porter's The Christmas Truce is very much a family play, recommended for children aged nine and older. Presented by the RSC to commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the Great War, it’s set on the Western Front in December 1914, inspired by true events, and focuses on the men of the Warwickshire Regiment. As they shelter in their trenches, they hear the German soldiers singing Christmas carols, and pretty soon find themselves joining their enemies in no-man's land; to talk, exchange gifts and celebrate the festive season. In a world devoid of any peace or goodwill, for a brief time the soldiers decide to live according to their own rules - and as their truce continues, they engage in an unforgettable game of football...
The Christmas Truce shows at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon from Sat 29 November to Sat 31 January. We've joined with the RST to offer readers the chance to win a family tickets to the 7.15pm performance on Mon 5 January.
Competition closes 19 December
Please answer the question below...
What sport did soldiers play during the Christmas Truce
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