we're here because we're here
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- Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
- On 1 July 2016, thousands of volunteers took part in a modern memorial to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme.
we’re here because we’re here saw around 1,400 voluntary participants dressed in First World War uniform appear unexpectedly in locations across the UK.
Commissioned by 14-18 NOW. Conceived and created by Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller in collaboration with Rufus Norris, Director of the National Theatre. Produced by Birmingham Repertory Theatre and the National Theatre with Lyric Theatre Belfast, Manchester Royal Exchange, National Theatre of Scotland, National Theatre Wales, Northern Stage, Playhouse Derry-Londonderry, Salisbury Playhouse, Sheffield Theatres and Theatre Royal Plymouth.
The project was supported by:
Aberystwyth Arts Centre, The Belgrade Theatre, Bolton Octagon, Bristol Old Vic, Storyhouse, Left Coast, Leicester Curve, Nuffield Theatre, Oldham Coliseum, Pontio, Shetland Arts, Sutton Coldfield College BMet, The Artrix Bromsgrove, The Garrick Lichfield and Volcano.
Media partner: BBC
‘we’re here because we’re here’ was made possible by an Ambition for Excellence Award from Arts Council England and the Heritage Lottery Fund, with additional support from Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Creative Scotland and Art Fund. 14-18 NOW is principally funded by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England, and by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
So as many of you can tell by my picture, I'm an American Civil War reenactor.
In 2014, as Britain was commemorating the Great War, we in the US were in the process of observing the 150 anniversary of our Civil War. I took part in many of those observances, including the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.
I was deeply touched at the Tower of London Poppy display. That was a Hell of an idea, and beautifully executed.
But when I read about what Messers Dellon and Norris [and of course all the volunteers] did on this occasion, I was completely dumbstruck. As we all know, American and English are very nearly two separate languages. For example, we use the word 'brilliant' much less often than the British do, and when it is used used here it means either bright and shiny like a gem quality or describing a stroke of genius.
This was just plain freaking BRILLIANT, however you define the term.
I deeply wish one of us had thought of this during our observances. As an educational tool for the general public, this is absolutely unparalleled.
I hope you will accept the deep respects and sincere regards of an old American cavalry corporal from half a world away.
If theatre ever had a purpose, this is it. I speak as a German.
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! I'm Reenactor myself
We should try our best in this generation to not forget these soldiers a hundred years ago.
Only wish we could have done this here in Newfoundland we lost a whole generation in the Somme
Respect
Brilliant concept. Speaking as a vetran & someone with an "Oppo" in a casting for a war commercial /advert. We kicked arse over 20 actors in what is only natural for a fully fledged Soldier. I strongly feel that true vetrans should of had The Honour of portraying Our Nations Fallen. As there was horrendous amount of inconsistencies, mannerisms, etiquette in All of the various well intended efforts of portrayed "soldiers".
absolutely brilliant
Should be done every year.
who would be there to in memory of the soldiers that died for Guangzhou in 1911 in order to liberate the city...
No comparison, I believe 86 bodies, but only 72 were identified.
First day on the Somme ; British: casualties 57,470 (19,240 killed) in one day.