Nothing Like the Wooden Horse by Tom Kelly

Synopsis

Nothing Like the Wooden Horse by Tom Kelly

The eve of Wayne's return to Iraq for another tour of duty brings the usual ritual of banter and a few drinks with Tommy, his granddad, before he leaves. But something seems not quite the same this evening.

Tommy and Wayne have both survived their contrasting experiences of the army and as they recount their tales, tonight is the night for a few secrets to be revealed.

Drawing upon the life of his father, who was a German POW in World War II, Tom Kelly beautifully captures the impact of war on both men whose experiences appear all too similar.

Nothing Like The Wooden Horse premiered at The Customs House, South Shields, in March 2009.

"There are those occasions, albeit they are sometimes few and far between, when a theatre critic is given the opportunity to review a play that is utterly compelling, deeply affecting and hugely entertaining. Last night was one of those blessed occasions... Tom Kelly has delivered an important piece of theatre that has sincerity and honesty."
Steve Burbridge, UK Theatre Network

"It's a deeply moving piece, made more so by Kelly's trademark gentle humour... ...seems to me his best to date."
Peter Lathan, The British Theatre Guide

"Nothing Like The Wooden Horse is a compelling two-hander, beautifully written by Tom Kelly, that captures the impact of war on both men whose experiences appear all too similar but also quite different."
The Public Reviews

"Inspired by his own father's experiences, Tom Kelly's insightful and poignant look at war through the eyes of two generations is a stark reminder that there are bigger issues out there today."
The Journal CultureCentral

"This is without doubt Tom Kelly's best work to date."
Evening Chronicle

Jarrow-born poet and playwright Tom Kelly has worked with John Miles on three staged musicals, with Alan Price, on Kelly, a musical documentary, and the subject of a BBC Arena Programme ("There won't be a dry eye in the house," Lord Mountbatten). He has recently released a DVD entitled Voices by WMDJ, an artists' collective made up Kelly, Steve Thompson and Peter Dixon. Red Squirrel have published two collections of poetry by Tom Kelly, Dreamers in a Cold Climate and Love-Lines.

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