The Priest’s Tale – Hiroshima Day performance : 6 Aug, ONLINE

August 6, 2020 | 7:30 pm
online

Join to hear tales from survivors of the atomic bombs 75 years ago in live-streamed performances from the stage of Sands Films Studios Theatre, Rotherhithe.

The Priest’s Tale is an adaptation by actor/playwright Michael Mears of one of the survivor’s accounts from John Hersey’s classic book Hiroshima. Father Wilhelm was a German Jesuit priest living in Hiroshima at the time of the first atomic bombing.  His account is a compelling and clear-eyed description of his experiences that day and in the subsequent months and years – told with compassion and warmth.

At 7.30pm on August 6th, the 75th anniversary of the Hiroshima bomb, Michael Mears will perform this story live, with live violin accompaniment by Chihiro Ono. (Duration approx. 55 mins.)

Directorial supervision by Rosamunde Hutt.  

This event is co-hosted by the Edinburgh Peace and Justice Centre.   

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Event arranged by Sands Films

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