A remarkable true story about a young boy and his brothers' battle for Britain against the Nazis in World War 2. A timely tale of triumph over tyranny 85 years after the outbreak of hostilities in September 1939. A live recording with a theatre audience provides a groundbreaking mix of archive testimony and news with live narration and dramatisation of conversations recreated and letters exchanged. Following the two-part world premiere, there will be regular new episodes examining related stories and issues.
Welcome to the second and concluding Act of Harold's War - the concluding half of the world premiere performance recorded live with a theatre audience. It continues the true story of the young Harold Bermitz and his brothers' battle for Britain against the Nazis in World War 2. There are twists and turns as the Bermitz brothers play their part in the liberation of Europe culminating in victory for the allied forces. There are surprises from secret operations and the development of atomic weapons. Shock at the discovery of the concentration camps and grief at home and abroad as the war takes its toll on families from the blitz yo the holocaust. Future episodes will examine other personal stories, testimony and explore the themes and issues raised by Harold's War.
25 Sept 2024
Harold's War Episode 1 - Act I
ACT 1 of 2: This is a live recording in front of a theatre audience at the world premiere of Harold's War - It follows the true story of a young boy and his brothers' battle for Britain against the Nazis in World War 2 together with their wider family and friends. A timely tale which resonates with current world events. It forms the foundation of a new groundbreaking podcast series of insights and testimony being developed with educators, archivists and subject specialists. Highly acclaimed 4.5 star review. Recognised as an 'inspirational' production by iconic Hollywood producer and director Steven Spielberg who voiced his 'admiration' of the project. More details at www.blue-aurora.com/harolds-war (https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blue-aurora.com%2Fharolds-war&token=6d9a89-1-1727248581086)
23 Sept 2024
HAROLD'S WAR - EP0 - Series Trailer
Introducing a new podcast series which launches with two episodes recorded live with a theatre audience for the world premiere of this groundbreaking production which combines clips from interviews conducted nearly 30 years ago, with live narration and dramatisation of conversations recreated and letters exchanged, about a family at war (1939-1945). It's a remarkable true story about a young boy and his brothers' battle for Britain against the Nazis in World War 2 which spans over a century of family history.A timely tale which resonates with current world events. It forms the foundation of a new groundbreaking podcast series of insights and testimony being developed with educators, archivists and subject specialists. Highly acclaimed 4.5 star review. Recognised as an 'inspirational' production by iconic Hollywood producer and director Steven Spielberg who voiced his 'admiration' of the project. More details at www.blue-aurora.com/harolds-war (https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blue-aurora.com%2Fharolds-war&token=ffa68b-1-1727115496596)
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