Wednesday 12th - Saturday 15th March 2025

It is 1942 and war has taken to the air in a desperate attempt to block Hitler’s advance across Europe. In a hotel near a Lincolnshire airbase, 3 brave men from Bomber Command are enjoying a weekend off with their wives when suddenly, there is an unexpected order for a night time bombing raid. The ‘Flare Path’ is lit to allow the planes to take off & land with the unfortunate side effect of showing the base location to any passing German aircraft.

All know what is at stake - the fatality rate for bombers was nearly 50%.

Rattigan’s play has all the emotions of war - the fear, the stress, the humour & the effect they have on relationships.

Emotions & tensions ‘flare’ as they find their own ‘path’ through the trials & tribulations or war, accompanied by many pints of beer and pink gin.

Who will return? Whose lives will be changed forever?

Cast:

Countess Skrczevinsky - Jess Bryant-Clack     Peter Kyle - Joey Stevens

Mrs Oakes - Susan Pearson                           Sgt Miller - Andrew Rackstraw

Percy - Ian Young                                        Count Skriczevinsky - Michael Manning

Ft-L Graham - Ben Robinson                          Patricia Graham - Sofia Angulatta

Mrs Miller - Jaysia Kendrick                            Sq-L Swanson - Mark Harris

We are still finalising which play we’ll be bringing to you in Spring but as soon as we dot the I’s and cross the T’s you will find out here or on our Facebook page.

Wednesday 18th - Saturday 21st June 2025

We will be holding a read through for this play shortly after the November production which will be held at the Salvation Army Hall in Gorse Hill, Swindon starting from 19:30 and they will as always be open to everyone.

Produced by

Gillian Brain