World war show to help charities

A Perthshire venue will raise funds for local causes with a poignant First World War show next week.

The Inchyra Arts Club in Glencarse is preparing to host the community show, Far, Far From Ypres, on Thursday November 9.

The event is a commemoration of the centenary of the First World War in music, poetry and song.

Directed by Tobias Reid and with musical direction by retired piano teacher Lorne Heriot-Maitland, the all local amateur cast hope to make audiences think, laugh, cry and sing-along.

Loosely telling the story of the war through the eyes of an Everyman from Scotland, the show has been adapted to reflect local elements from an original script written by Ian McCalman.

It features well-known and lesser-known songs from the Music Hall era, as well as more reflective offerings from contemporary song-writers.

There will also be performances of the famous trenchtheme songs and poems.

All proceeds will go to the three chosen charities: Poppy Scotland, the Perth-based Black Watch Museum and All Saints Church in Glencarse.

Doors open at 6.30pm and the show starts at 7.30pm. Seating is unreserved and there is a licensed bar.

Tickets are priced £10 and can be bought at the St Madoes store. For more details email farfarfromyprestickets@gmail