The Grandfathers

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In the midst of gunfire and explosions, teenage soldiers watch their friend die. To comfort his final moments, they recall their journey to become part of the military machinery.

Reliving the moments they came to terms with stabbing a sandbag, dealt with a fledgling bird's incursion into their territory, and learnt to ignore the dark.

This visceral and provocative play questions the sacrifice of young lives and aspirations for others' political miscalculations. Lakeside’s new auditioned youth theatre group aims to provide a performance opportunity for young people who are seriously determined to make great theatre, and they are very excited to have the opportunity to participate in the National Theatre Connections programme.

On each evening, the first half of the programme will be given over to another regional youth theatre group who are also part of the National Theatre Connections programme.

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