Blitz!

CODS' production of "Blitz!", Lionel Bart's musical set in WW2 London.

CODS presents ... BLITZ! by Lionel Bart

A story of the lives of ordinary people set against the background of the nightly bombing of London in 1940.

When: to
Where:Q.E. Lower School, Crediton

Set in 1940 in the East End of London, the city is taking a terrible pounding from Hitler's bombs. Life however goes on, and the residents of the East End somehow continue with their day to day lives, with humour, courage and resourcefulness. 

The story is told through the eyes of two families:

  • Mrs. Blitztein and her large Jewish family, especially her petty-criminal son Harry and her beautiful daughter Carol. Mrs B has a pickled herring stall in Petticoat Lane's market.
  • Alfred Locke and his non-Jewish family, particularly his son Georgie. Mr Locke has the adjacent market stall. Mrs B and Mr Locke do not speak to each other!

They all fight their own particular battles with neighbours and authorities alike, through many situations, both humorous, some tragic, and eventually find their own individual peace.

A story full of characters, dance, humour, good old fashioned British 'stiff upper lip' and peoples refusal to be beaten. Some great "sing along" music as well!

Tickets for the show are priced at £11.00 or £9.00 concession and are available from the CodsOnline website or by visiting Olivia James in Crediton High St. 

See the CODS website for more details or pop into the CODS Blitz Facebook page.