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…laugh and cry with Our Boys
Play-lovers are in for a treat at the Duchess Theatre, where a production of Jonathan Lewis’ story about squaddies in a military hospital in Woolwich – Our Boys – is wowing audiences. Starring the dashing Laurence Fox and Matthew Lewis, among others, in this brilliantly cast and superbly acted show, the play offers a funny yet candid account of the tedium, terror and tribulations suffered by five young soldiers recovering from injuries incurred in the line of duty, and is based on Lewis’ own experiences in the army. In some respects a conventional ‘soldier’ play with banter, bullying and even the token nice guy officer, but as the tension builds in the second act and the details of personal experience strike out, the authenticity becomes its best asset. Several riveting flashpoints include the ‘beer hunter; Russian roulette parody with fizzing cans, or the impromptu inspection that follows, but make sure you prepare yourself with tissues for the final startling speech.