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Lilies on the Land

In Association with Fresh Glory Productions

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A truly remarkable and sparkling piece of theatre which celebrates an extraordinary episode in Britain’s history – the Women’s Land Army of World War II.

This delightful and often deeply touching play charts the personal journeys of four women who sign up to become Land Girls, determined to work endless, backbreaking hours on farms across the country in a bid to do their best for the War Effort.

Based on hundreds of letters from and interviews with the original Land Girls, along with songs from the period, Lilies on the Land is a revealing, funny, wonderfully moving and utterly captivating portrait of some of Britain’s pluckiest, unsung heroes. Simply unmissable, this is theatre at its most memorable.

Suitable for ages 9+ years.

Thu 21 Jun 7:30pm £11.50 - £18.50 Book Now
Fri 22 Jun 7:30pm £11.50 - £18.50 Book Now
Sat 23 Jun 2:30pm £11.50 - £18.50 Book Now
Sat 23 Jun 7:30pm £11.50 - £18.50 Book Now

The British at their absolute best. This wonderful show is beautifully crafted.

Daily Telegraph

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The Mercury Theatre is a highly respected regional theatre and home to the critically acclaimed Mercury Theatre Company, staging a broad mix of classics and new writing as well as working extensively within the local community.