The Greater Game tells the fascinating true story of the 41 men who swapped the football fields of London for the battle fields of the Somme in 1916.
East London football club Leyton Orient, then known as Clapton Orient, was the first team to sign up its players, staff and supporters to fight in the Great War. 41 men volunteered in all. Three of them never returned.Based on the book ‘They Took The Lead’ by Stephen Jenkins, this new play of love, friendship and loss tells both sides of the story from the flag waving patriotism to the conscientious objectors.
Directed by Tilly Vosburgh (Eastenders, Far From The Madding Crowd, Atonement, Call the Midwife, Vera Drake) and written by Bermondsey born comedy writer Michael Head.
Part of the Royal British Legion’s centenary commemorations of the Battle Of The Somme and Sports Remembers campaign.
To get tickets
Southwark Playhouse, 77-85 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BD
15 September - 15 October 2016
Start Time 7.30pm
Matinee Starts 3pm
Running Time 130 mins including interval
Price £20 | £16 concessions | £12 previews
Proudly sponsored by the Royal British Legion in association with The PFA.
