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  • 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 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.

    Proudly sponsored by the Royal British Legion in association with The PFA.

  • Creative Team

    Director
    Tilly Vosburgh

    Lighting Designer
    Ben Wallace

    Sound Designer
    John Leonard

    Set Designer
    Suzie Inglis

    Cast

    Nick Hancock
    Charlie Clements
    Danny Walters
    Greg Baxter
    Charlie Eales
    Peter Hannah
    Michael Head
    Will Howard
    Connor Kelly
    Patsy Lowe
    Graeme McKnight
    Laura Webb

  • Concession prices are available Mon-Thu and for all matinee performances.

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