St. John's Players are performing a new play that tells the story of a group of soldiers from The Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry who created a much-loved comedy show during the horror of the First World War. Contributed.ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — St. John's Players are presenting a new play about a group of Canadian soldiers who created a much-loved comedy troupe during the horror of the First World War.
Their comedy company became the first standing comedy troupe in the Canadian Expeditionary Force of the First World War. It went on to be an integral part of the first successful Canadian run on Broadway. The men regularly practiced their routines within artillery range of the enemy, knowing they could be called to the front at any moment.
Productions of the play run nightly from Nov. 8-11 at 8 p.m. at the Barbara Barrett Theatre in the St. John's Arts and Cultural Centre.
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