From award-winning playwright and director David Slattery-Christy. Forever Nineteen is a critically acclaimed play based on the WW1 experiences of American Mildred Aldrich - including the song 'No Man's Land' (The Green Fields of France) by Eric Bogle; William McBride from the song is also a main character in the play. Set in Mildred's house 'La Creste' overlooking the Marne Valley, France, in 1914 and the present day. "A wholly enthralling piece of drama...Based on the true story of Mildred Aldrich, an American living in France during the First World War, who witnessed the horrors of the...

"On April 11th, 1912, a young Irish emigrant sent his sweetheart a post card from Queenstown to tell her he was boarding the Titanic on her maiden voyage. The post card survived to be sold at auction in 1990. The story behind these facts provides the basis for the play - involving Patrick and Mary, a fatal scandal, an unforgiving community, and the lovers sadly compromised best friend, Liam." (The Independent) During the plays performances from 1992 to 1996 there were those that scoffed and said that "nobody is interested in the Titanic anymore " The film TITANIC was later released - they...

Commissioned for the Manchester City of Drama festival this one act plays deals with the effects of abuse both physical and mental. The chillingly honest portrayal of Daniel's struggle to come to terms with his life, loves, and with the help of his best friend Sheelagh, his suppressed homosexuality. The play has been updated to include Facebook and other social media. Originally produced by Maiden Theatre Company. David Slattery-Christy is an award-winning playwright and director. His play "Forever Nineteen" was based on Mildred Aldrich and "The Post Card" is a true Titanic story. He worked...