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We Were Brothers: The Battle of Messines - A Shared History (Schools' version)

Date:

13/08/2010

REF:

TPA/MCC/BOX1(9)

Scope and Content:

Extract from a script for 'We Were Brothers' (schools' version) by Irish playwright, Felicity McCall. The play was based on the Battle of Messines in 1917 when Ulster soldiers and Irish Battalions of the British fought together to liberate Belgium from German occupation. McCall's play promoted reconciliation through an understanding of a shared history. Full version available to view at the Linen Hall Library upon request.

Collection:

Theatre and Performing Arts, Felicity McCall,

Copyright Holder:

Felicity McCall

Persons:

Felicity McCall

Keywords:

Theatre, Drama, Reconciliation

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