Posting Letters to the Moon

A romantic, funny and very touching portrait of life during the second World War, featuring readings of the letters between Oscar-nominated actress Celia Johnson (Brief Encounter), and her explorer and writer husband Peter Fleming (brother of James Bond creator Ian Fleming) who was posted to India and the Far East during the war whilst working for Military Intelligence.

Not only are the letters highly engaging, but they also provide a fascinating historical insight into that time of true austerity and fearfulness.

‘... simply spellbinding performance...revealing an abundance of love and affection between ordinary people caught in extraordinary times... a theatrical gem’. British Theatre Guide.

The letters are read by their daughter Lucy Fleming (Love Sarah, Survivors) and her husband Simon Williams (Justin in The Archers, EastEnders, Upstairs Downstairs) and give an insight into a young mother’s life coping during the war and tell of Celia Johnson’s experience of filming with Noel Coward, David Lean and her thoughts while making the classic film Brief Encounter in 1945.

www.postingletterstothemoon.com

Duration: 80 minutes
Tickets: £16
Friday 15 November 2024 - 7.30pm