WOR BELLA
The must-see play by Ed Waugh
Returned by popular demand
in April 2024.
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Thank you to everyone who attended the sold-out, out-of-town run in London...
The Bread & Roses Theatre, Clapham
22-24 April 2024
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... before the 1200-seat
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27-28 April 2024
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An outstanding performance by
Catherine Dryden!
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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, including Blyth Spartans Ladies' Bella Reay, were born.
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!
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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.
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Published and sold by Tyne Bridge Publishing, Newcastle, Geordie Plays (Vol.1) comprises:
Carrying David • Hadaway Harry • The Great Joe Wilson
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Also available to purchase via the Waterstones book retailer website.
