The Known Soldier

“2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the war to end all wars – World War I. Over the next four years TNL will be remembering Newfoundland and Labrador’s involvement in the Great War by presenting plays, music and special performances to commemorate the young men and women who gave their lives for King and Country,” says Jeff Pitcher, TNL’s Artistic Director.

The first show to open this year will be The Known Soldier written and directed by Jeff Pitcher. This is the story of Sgt. Thomas Ricketts, the youngest soldier in the British Empire to ever be awarded the Victoria Cross. A poignant and heart-felt portrayal that follows Ricketts life from a young boy in Middle Arm, White Bay through his traumatic experiences in World War I with the Newfoundland Regiment to his later years in St. John’s. The play will feature Adam Brake as Tommy Ricketts, Jenn Furlong as his alter-ego, The Hag and Craig Haley in various roles. The set is designed by Brian Ball, with costumes by Lindsay Code and lighting & sound by Laura Penney.

Listen to Jeff Pitcher’s interview with CBC’s West Coast Morning Show to learn more about the opening production and this 19th season of Gros Morne Theatre Festival.

Gros Morne Theatre Festival runs through 17 September 2014 with nightly performances.

For further information or to purchase tickets please visit the Gros Morne Theatre Festival website at www.theatrenewfoundland.com or call the  Box Office at 1-877-243-2899.