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By KYLIE WILSON
EXAMINING CONFLICT:
Ernie Glass, Rudi Katterl and Dennis MacKay help bring Australian involvement in war to life in War in Pieces. PHOTOS: Vanessa Burgess
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ONE hundred years after thousands of Australian soldiers fought for their country in muddy trenches in Gallipoli and beyond, the Anzac legend and the sacrifice thousands of Australian soldiers have made in war ever since continues to intrigue, fascinate and even inspire debate. The toll war takes on not only soldiers, but everyone from family members to refugees, is the inspiration behind an original theatre production being staged in Bright this month. War In Pieces, devised by Bright’s Ernie Glass, has been a labor of love for the retired drama teacher and director, who has spent the last few years putting together theatre pieces as part of MAD AS (Music And Drama And Stuff ) Productions. “We took on all the elements of what war does,” Ernie said. “We get a feel for the innocent victims of war.” While the production features an array of pieces - from songs written by Australian performers such as Eric Bogle and Judy Smalls, to poems and letters - it is set in an antique shop to tie all pieces together. “We’ve put it in this setting to allow audiences a journey,” Ernie said, reflecting on the long hours spent researching with Bright Historical Society and Bright RSL (one piece of dialogue was written by an RSL member), as well as relevant history and plays inspired by war. continued page |
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