"Meet Tommy Atkins"
The Armstrong, Thornbury
"Meet Tommy Atkins" is a one-man historical play and book written and performed by Peter Gill that explores the life of a British soldier through World War I and beyond.
About the Story
The Character: Follows Tommy Atkins, a fictionalised everyday British reservist called up on 4 August, 1914.
The War Years: Covers trench life and major battles including the Somme, Passchendaele, Ypres, and Loos
The Aftermath: Shows his return to civilian life in an era that failed to match the promise of a "land fit for heroes," leading into the Second World War and the birth of the Welfare State
Tickets £15. 120 run time with 20 minute interval
