This is a solo performance written and performed by Julia Mackey, directed by Dir Van Stralen.� Based upon the true story of veteran Jake Hubble who travelled to France after sixty years to pay homage to his brother buried at Normandy. Ms Mackey portrays 3 main characters; an inquisitive eleven year old girl named Isabelle, her solemn mother; and the cantankerous veteran.� She moves rapidly from character to character as they inter-twine with each other in conversation, and the impact they have on one another’s life.� It is a sad and retrospective drama which shows a friendship developing between Jake and Isabelle.� It is full of an array of emotions; happiness, sadness, and regrets.� The child portrays innocence, the veteran, wisdom; the mother kindness.� It gives the viewer a glimpse into the past through the eyes of the veteran.� A surprise element evolved at the end when Jake’s family were introduced.� A great play for history buffs, and well worth watching in any case.�

Five out of five stars.