In The Footsteps of Heroes - From the Somme to D-Day

County Armagh Community Development (CACD) proudly presents the World War I & World War II musical stage production entitled “In the Footsteps of Heroes, from the Somme to D-Day”. This production pays tribute to the men and women who fought in both World Wars and is set to perform for one night only in the “Market Place Theatre, Armagh” on Saturday 3 March 2012.

The first half of the show focuses on World War I and follows the footsteps of a young 17 year old recruit from the initial recruitment drive, his training in Finner Camp, Donegal, through to the Battle of the Somme in 1916.

The second half of the show focuses on WWII and whilst being very upbeat with the fabulous “Nicola Moody & The Moodettes”, who model themselves on the Andrews Sisters, performing foot-stomping American style numbers, it still retains a sense of reverence and remembrance for the men and women who fought and died for their country.

Committee members and staff of CACD were overwhelmed by the highly professional nature of this amateur musical production by the White Ensign Cultural Association, Omagh. The show is not only educational but is highly entertaining allowing the audience to take a nostalgic yet realistic jouney back in time when our country went to war not once but twice.

They have sought to relate some of the experiences of service personnel and civilians alike whilst incorporating the music and songs of those dark days which helped keep morale high.

The show is suitable for aged 12 years and over, it does contain loud explosive sounds and graphic scenes of dead and wounded soldiers.
Tickets are currently on sale from the The Market Place Theatre box office Tel: 028 37521821 or
online @ www.marketplacearmagh.com or at CACD on 028 37552103 Email info@cacd.org.uk. As the performance runs for one night only early booking to avoid disappointment is recommended.