Mettle

METTLE

Written and performed by Nicholas Collett
Directed by Gavin Robertson

November 1942 – North Atlantic
HMS Vanessa is detached from Convoy HX213 to join Convoy SC107.
The convoy is attached by a wolfpack of U-boats – over 4 days they sink 15 ships.
It is the heaviest loss of vessels from any trans-Atlantic convoy through the winter of 1942-43.
Gordon Collett is 19, from Sheffield – the city of steel. Determined to join the fight against the advancing forces of fascism, he volunteers for the Royal Navy in February 1940. He serves on HMS Vanessa and in November 1942 they are sent to escort Convoy SC107…
I know this because I am his son – and I’m going to tell you his story.

Award-winning solo performer Nicholas Collett tells the story of his father’s experiences on the Atlantic Convoys in World War Two – surviving U-Boat attacks and treacherous weather – to Glenn Miller concerts and patrols in West Africa. A commemoration of those who served. Thrilling physical theatre from the writer of “Spitfire Solo”, “Nelson – The Sailors’ Story” and “Your Bard”.

In association with the Daparian Foundation – committed to those on trauma journeys, supporting veterans and blue lights personnel.

Mettle is part of our Pay What You Decide initiative. Book your tickets for free now and decide how much you want to pay after watching the show. Find out more about  Pay What You Decide here.

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