WOR BELLA
The must-see play this APRIL
by Ed Waugh
Back by popular demand!
An out-of-town run in London...
The Bread & Roses Theatre, Clapham
22-24 April 2024
... before transferring to the 1200-seat
27-28 April 2024
The brilliant story of heroic WWI munitionettes who, not only, selflessly served the war effort on the home front from 1914 to 1918 but also played football to raise money for charity.
Hundreds of munitionette teams were formed nationally, including dozens in North East England. As tens of thousands of people attended the matches, female football superstars were born, including Blyth Spartans Ladies' Bella Reay.
Netting 133 goals in 30 matches, "Wor" Bella was the Alan Shearer of her day!
Sadly, the incredible story of these self-sacrificing, munitionette footballers on the home front has largely been forgotten... until now!
Image of Blyth Spartans Ladies - Munitionettes' Cup winners 1918
Back (L to R): Hannah Weir, Lizzie James, Nellie Fairless
Centre row (L to R): Agnes Sample, Martha O'Brien, Bella Metcalf
Front row (L to R): Dollie Allan, Annie Allan, Bella Reay, Ada Reed, Jennie Morgan
Geordie Plays (Vol.1), by Ed Waugh
Playwright Ed Waugh's book of fabulous, North East (Geordie) history plays is now out! More than 500 copies sold.
Published and sold by Tyne Bridge Publishing, Newcastle, Geordie Plays (Vol.1) comprises:
Carrying David - Hadaway Harry - The Great Joe Wilson
Also available to purchase via the Waterstones book retailer website.
