The Trench

The Trenchis arelatively new play,inspired by the true story of askilledminernamed Willam Hackett the only tunneller ever to receive the Victoria Cross who became entombed in a tunnel during the First World War.
This fascinating, dark and compelling play follows a miner, Bert, who finds himself trapped in a collapsed tunnel. As the horror threatens to engulf him, he discovers another world beneath all the mud and death.
Setting off on an epic journey of salvation, the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur as he questions whats real, whats notand whether it even matters.
The Trenchfirst premiered at The Edinburgh Fringe in 2012 and was devised, created and produced by the renowned and unique Les Enfants Terribles Theatre Company.
The Trench is presented by special arrangement with and all authorised materials are supplied by Les Enfants Terribles.