One-woman-show tells the history of a First World War submarine chaser through poetry and song
The show will take place at the Royal Garrison Church
A one-woman-show put on by the Nautical Archeology Society will explore the history of a First World War submarine chaser through poetry and song.
Still Life “Movy”: A One-Woman Archaeodrama will see theatre academic Dr Suzanne Marie Taylor perform the history of First World War submarine chaser ‘Movy’ ML286.
‘Movy’ ML286 saw action with the Royal Navy during the First World War, and is listed as one of the Little Ships that aided in the Dunkirk evacuation. Currently, the vessel lies on the banks of the River Thames, at Isleworth Ait near Hounslow. It is the last surviving Motor Launch small vessel of the more than 550 that served during the war.
Dr Taylor will also perform the personal accounts of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve officers, including war artist Lt Geoffrey Stephen Allfree RNVR who is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial.
The show will take place within the Royal Garrison Church, Penny Street on Saturday October 31 at 6pm. All money made from the show will be donated to English Heritage and the Nautical Archaeology Society, an organisation that aims to research, record and protect underwater and coastal heritage.
Tickets for the show can be found here.