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SUMMARY:Mud and Blood - WWI play by Meg McNena directed by Alice Bishop - Special Performance
DESCRIPTION:Mud and Blood\, Meg McNena’s compelling 80-minute\, six-actor play\, is about distinguished Australian general\, Harold ‘Pompey’ Elliott\, who led the Essendon Rifles and took most of them to WWI. \n \nThe tenacity of Australian men and women is shown in battle and at home. Timing in 2018 with Anzac and Armistice centenaries adds impact. Set 1914-1921\, it shows how Pompey Elliott and a soldier’s mother deal with his vow to look after ‘his boys’ in war as if they were his own. This vow\, driving the play’s drama\, was made at a farewell to troops a century ago at Essendon Town Hall\, now the Clocktower Centre\, where Mud and Blood will be centre-stage on Fri 31 August. Women’s efforts and struggles are also pivotal . Please share in your networks and newsletter this opportunity to see a story about local heroes by a Moonee Ponds writer. \nA brilliant cast and skilled production team is powerfully directed by Alice Bishop\, who has been nominated for a Green Room Award for best director. Writer and producer\, Meg McNena\, has an Amnesty International Award and others for writing; this is her sixth play staged. Darren Mort\, a lawyer like Pompey\,plays his complex character masterfully. Humour and songs intone the era. \nMud and Blood‚Äôs Melbourne premiere is at the Clocktower Centre\, Moonee Ponds at 12 noon on Friday 31 August with a Q&A and talk by Ross McMullin\, awarded historian\, biographer and author of two books on Pompey Elliott (included in the matinee price) and opening night is 8pm 31 August. \nElliott trained youth in the Essendon Rifles militia; three units of his 7th Battalion came from the Northern suburbs and one from the Western suburbs; they trained at Broadmeadows and went with him to Gallipoli\, Lone Pine\, Fromelles and trenches of The Somme\, where Elliott turned the outcome of WWI in the Allies favour. Pompey inspires as husband\, father\, brother\, friend\, leader\, veteran and senator – the soldier before and after war; the stalwart wife keeps the family going; the cost for Pompey in making this heartfelt but impossible promise and returning to unveil honour boards and memorials. \nWe want to share this significant history of world-changing times for the newly declared nation of Australia and to increase awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder. \nHere is the vox pop from our successful preview in Charlton\, where Pompey was born. \nClick here for more information
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SUMMARY:Vietnam Veterans’ Lunch
DESCRIPTION:With special guest Colonel Gerald M McCormack (Gerry)\n2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Please join us to honour those who served in Vietnam. \nThe special guest speaker at the luncheon will be Colonel Gerald M McCormack\, former Troop Leader of 1 Troop\, C Squadron 1st Armoured Regiment. 1 Troop took part in the battles around Fire Support Base Coral in May and June 1968. The Coral battles were the first and last time an Australian Brigade size force was engaged since the Second World War. \nSince retiring from the Australian Army in 2000\, Gerry has filled in his time with grandchildren\, writing\, travelling and talking about history\, current affairs and the meaning of life. \nVenue: Club Pavilion\, RACV City Club \nDate: Friday 12 August \nTime: 12pm for 12:30 start / 2.30pm finish \n$75.50 per person\, includes two-course lunch and beverages \nMembers and guests welcome. For bookings please call Member Relations on 9944 8876 or email memberevents@racv.com.au \n  \nRSVP Friday 5 August. \nFor non-RACV Club members\, credit card payment is required at the time of booking.
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