Frensham Heights School is thrilled to present Pat Barker’s Regeneration. This intense play delves into the psychological and moral complexities of World War I, bringing to life the experiences of soldiers and doctors on the front lines and in the psychiatric wards.
Performance Date: 5 & 6 December 2024 at 7.15pm and 7 December 2024 at 2pm
Dive into the heart of World War I with this gripping play based on Pat Barker’s Booker Prize-winning novel. ‘Regeneration’ transports you to Craiglockhart War Hospital, where soldiers confront the haunting effects of battle and trauma. Join real-life figures like poets, Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon, and psychologist, William Rivers as they navigate the emotional struggles of war. This poignant adaptation explores the bonds formed in crisis and the enduring impact of conflict, capturing the raw realities of the human spirit.
Directed by Esalan Gates, a London-based theatre director and an alumnus of Frensham Heights, this production of Regeneration brings professional expertise to the school stage. Gates’ recent productions include the critically acclaimed Maybe I Should Stop?(Lion & Unicorn Theatre, 2024) and The Waiting Room (Camden People’s Theatre, 2024), both of which received five-star reviews. With an impressive portfolio that also includes Scared of Lonely (Golden Goose Theatre, 2024) and Violet’s System (Norwich Theatre Royal, 2023), Gates returns to guide students in this powerful exploration of World War I.
Please find out more and book tickets at www.frensham.org/regeneration
