Not About Heroes

On this unique occasion of the anniversary of the First World War, award winning Feelgood presents Stephen MacDonald’s inspirational must-see play. It is a beautiful, timeless and uncompromising exploration of courage, of humanity and a moving celebration of an intense friendship forged through poetry and the power of words.

During the First World War, two of England’s greatest twentieth century war poets met at Craiglockhart War Hospital. Siegfried Sassoon was a decorated war hero hospitalised after protesting against the continuing war. Wilfred Owen, who grew up on Merseyside was a victim of shell shock and accused of cowardice. Returning to the front, Sassoon survived, but Owen died in the trenches on the 4th November. Weaving together autobiographical writings and great poetry including Anthem for Doomed Youth, Mental Cases, Strange Meeting, and The Dead Beat this play tells their story.

For ages 11 and over.