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The Theatre Stalag Luft III Sagan
A partly coloured sketch of a theatrical group with a caption September 1st 1943 to January 27th 1945. Character include a man in a wheelchair, and two men dressed as women.
Dress Rehearsal
Actors on the stage being watched by an orchestra in their pit and a handful of spectators. Several actors are at a table while two Royal characters are on a raised area.
Prompt Side
The theatre's wings with an actor and two stage hands.
Carpenter's Shop
Seven men at work making props. Two men are working on a dresser. A Red Cross crate is in the foreground.
The Theatre
A view of the hut used as a theatre. Two trees are in the foreground
Musical Comedy
A scene from a musical comedy viewed from the wings. Musicians including a guitarist and saxophonist are playing while a man dressed as a woman dances.
Still Life
Props stored at the theatre. There is a bust, stage flats and pieces of furniture.
Off Right
A view of the stage from the wings. Two actors are on the stage and a third, a waiter, is bringing a tray with a drinks.
Make Up
A scene in the dressing room. Actors are reading their lines while others get changed and have makeup applied. Four men and preparing to play women's roles.
Back Stage
Six actors waiting back stage. Three men are dressed as women. Part of a show's musical running order is written on the wall behind them.
Washing Down
Stage hands preparing scenery. The stage door is open to the outside camp and two men are carrying a stage flat. More scenery is against the back drop at the back of the stage.
Lighting Plot
Control room for the stage lighting, looking down at the stage. Two actors are on stage while stage hands move a piece of furniture.
Behind the Curtain
Stagehands at work. Two dancers are on the stage. A man at the top of a ladder is working on the stage flats and others are painting.
Decor
Stagehands preparing the set. One man is at the top of a ladder by the proscenium arch. The backdrop is a city scape with high rise buildings.
Melodrama
A play being performed with three actors. The orchestra are in their pit and a couple of spectators are watching. A picture on the back of stage reads 'Home Sweet Home'. There is a stage villain and two prisoners of war dressed as women characters.
Statement of Lina Sforzi about some Allied servicemen
Lina Sforzi claims she helped Thomas S Jones (England, 2937095), David Douglas (Scotland, 2639468), James Hosie (260489), Job Kerrigan (England, 3856100), T Turner (England, 3975664) with the help of families Bracali, Dei and Luconi. She also helped…
Statement of Lino Giovannetti about Gordon Record
Lino Givannetti claims he helped two English prisoners of war. The first was hosted by Lino from 7 to 27 September 1943, and then he went away. The second, called Gordon Record, was hosted from 1 to 15 October 1943 and then he hid in the woods.…
Interview with Richard Suchenwirth
Richard Suchenwirth recalls his wartime memories as a Flakhelfer in Pasing, a district of Munich. He tells of his father who was the author of three books on the Luftwaffe, the founder of the Austrian Nazi Party, a political orator and initial…
Statement of Lionello Begliomini about some Allied servicemen
Lionello Begliomini claims he helped some allied prisoners of war, as well as the partisans. He also took part in the killing and subsequent burial of a German spy.
Statement of Lisena Signorini about some Allied servicemen
Lisena Signorini claims she helped thirteen English prisoners of war, from September 1943 to 5 November 1943. She firstly hosted them, then, when where hiding in the mountains, brought food, clothes, pocket money, and cigarettes. After 5 November,…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from Mr Longshot
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Apologises for not being able to visit and explains problems with getting permission. Looks forward to seeing him in [xxx] if not England after the war. Passes on news of others.
Statement of Loretta Frangioni about some Allied servicemen
Loretta Frangioni claims she helped, from 7 September 1943 to 1 October 1944, five Allied servicemen, giving them food and clothes. Their service numbers were: 4389011, 6013099, 6016247, 3327632, and 4395551.
Statement of Loris Baroncelli about G Tony and B H
Loris Baroncelli claims he helped G Tony and B H. He gave them clothes and helped them to go a place of safety in the mountains near Momigno and Femminamorta, in the province of Pistoia.
Statement of Luigi Barni about David Douglas, J F Kerrigan, and J R Lunt
Luigi Barni claims he helped David Douglas (3927706) from Glasgow, J F Kerrigan (3586100) from England and J R Lunt. From November 1943 to August 1944, he and his family brought them food, clothes and pocket money. Notes that J F Kerrigan remained…
Statement of Luigi Biagi about some Allied servicemen
Luigi Biagi claims he helped eight allied prisoners of war, from September 1943 to 23 November or December 1943: Carl, Frederick, Henry, Robert, Richard, John, George, and John. He brought food in Lavacchioni area, administered injections to John…