Raising Silver Theatre in association with Old Red Lion Theatres Present The Firewatchers.

We are raising money for the premiere of Laura Stevens’ new play The Firewatchers, playing at The Old Red Lion Theatre, Islington from November 8th
2011

East London, 1942. Hitler’s Luftwaffe continues a relentless bombing campaign on a scorched and devastated city.

High upon a factory rooftop, two women keep watch over their little corner of London together. They are Firewatchers.

Wealthy Catharine and munitions worker Jean are the most unlikely pairing, but over the course of one dramatic evening, their hopes, fears and differences play out amid the tension of an air raid.

The Firewatchers tells the story of two very different - but equally lonely – women struggling to matter and keep their morale in a time when many thought Britain wouldn’t make it, but few dared say it.

Playwright: Laura Stevens
Director: Katie Lewis
Creative Producer: Esther Nissard
Designer: Jess Wiesner
Lighting: Richard Williamson
Sound: Dan Jeffries

Cast includes : Michelle Tate