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I wrote poetry and plays during the war.

The inside of the programme is seen in the photograph above - the play was called “Behold the Dawn”.

We made a collection for the Prisoners’ of War fund and managed to raise £3-10s.

Behold the Dawn:

A play in three acts. Proceeds to the Prisoners of War Fund

The Players

Brian Dale (Author) ….. F.G Millward, R.M

Una Dale (his Daughter) ….. Brenda Kelsey

Hettie (his Housekeeper) ….. Joyce Brookes

Bigsie (the Parlourmaid) ….. Particia Cobb

Booker (the Chauffeur) ….. G. Everett, R.M

Denise Morgan ….. Lorna Bettison

Charles Morgan (her Father) ….. H.J Berryman, R.M

Mrs Morgan (her Mother) ….. Billie Down

Doctor Mallory ….. H.J Berryman, R.M

The Play takes place in the Country House of Brian Dale.

Act I

Scene ….. 7.30 p.m

Scene II ….. Next morning

Act II

Scene I ….. Three weeks later

Scene II ….. Three days later

Act III

Scene I ….. Following day

Scene II ….. Same afternoon

This story was submitted to the People’s War site by Becky Barugh of the 91�ȱ� Radio Shropshire CSV Action Desk on behalf of Joy Ellery-Bowater and has been added to the site with her permission. The author fully understands the site's terms and conditions.

See more of Joy's stories and photographs:

• Behold the Dawn
• Sticky paper to make a window
• The front of the programme — Behold the Dawn
• Former Wrens
• We entertained the troops
• All-singing, all dancing
• Shaking hands with Lady Naysmith
• Marching through Bodmin
• On yer bike

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