The play, titled “Women in War,” was first performed as part of a local community theatre and heritage project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
With its sell-out performances, it was quickly hailed as a “powerful and inspirational play which gives a poignant and rare glimpse into the unsung heroes of the First World War.”
It explores what life was like for the more than 38,000 men and women who served as nurses and ambulance drivers during the war.
Written and directed by Alfie James, “Women in War” is being brought back to the Camden People’s Theatre by producer Robin McManus for a special run during this year’s Camden Fringe festival.
Mr McManus said: “I couldn’t put it down.
“I was totally absorbed in its writing.
“It’s such an important play, which not only pays respect to the nurses and ambulance drivers who served during the First World War, but it tells a wonderful story too.
“What I like most is that it’s a real story of human courage told through the eyes of relatable characters.”
After reading the play, Mr McManus contacted Mr James to ask if he could bring it to the Camden Fringe before taking it to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Mr James agreed and offered to direct it as well.
Mr McManus was “over the moon.”
This new performance features a new cast but retains Mr James’ simplistic, stripped back style.
Mr James said: “I can’t wait.
“I always love working with them.
“It’s a great intimate venue with such a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
“Plus, our first night will be a rather special performance as we’ll offering members of the local community and particularly NHS staff special half-price tickets as our way of giving something back and honouring our local NHS staff and all that they do.”
“Women in War” will be performed at Camden People’s Theatre from July 29 to August 2.
Tickets are priced at £5 to £10 and can be purchased at camdenfringe.com/events/women-in-war
