The Fallen

Solemn the drums thrill; Death august and royal
Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres,
There is music in the midst of desolation
And a glory that shines upon our tears.
From For the Fallen by Laurence Binyon

On Saturday 3rd October FOAM present a unique event to commemorate the men of Winchelsea who served in the First World War. The cellar of Lines End will be transformed into a command post in the trenches of northern France in 1915.

The Pegasus Choir (one of London’s leading chamber choirs) and town actors will present an hour long programme of music and words from the Great War including work by Elgar, Holst and Gurney, with readings from RC Sheriff, Sebastian Faulks and Siegfried Sassoon.

The event will commence in the Court Hall with a paid bar: Court Hall, High Street, Winchelsea, TN36 4EA

The audience will then be led to the performance in the cellar at Lines End. The event will raise funds for FOAM. and there will be an opportunity to donate to the Royal British Legion to remember the sacrifice of an incredible generation of Winchelsea residents.

There will be 3 performances each with a capacity of 30 people. You are advised to book early, each performance about 1 hour, no interval

Phil Mack & Nigel Aston
Producer/ director For the Fallen.