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Woodbine Willie – Poet and padre

3–7 November 2025 (Mon–Fri)

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A vicarage in the trenches in World War One, a padre who wanted to be on the front line, praying for the lads and being there for them. A remarkable man, full of faith, fun, poetry and a little bit of tobacco. Searchlight Theatre Company will present some of their award winning production on the World War One hero.

An interactive act of remembrance for today with David Robinson and Phil Stone.

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David Robinson

David is an actor and writer who, with his company 'Searchlight Theatre' tours shows (full of wit and interest) often based on his heroes such as: The Hiding Place (Corrie Ten Boom), Eric Liddell (Chariots of fire), Woodbine Willie (first world war chaplain) and characters aboard the Titanic on its maiden voyage, C.S.Lewis and J.R.R Tolkien.

Phil Stone

Phil is Director of Scargill Movement.

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