To commemorate the centenary of the end of The First World War, Ely Amateur Dramatic Society is performing Journey’s End at The Maltings on November 8, 9 and 10.

Ely Standard: Ely Amateur Dramatic Society to perform Journey’s End at The Maltings. Picture: D STUART PHOTOGRAPHY.Ely Amateur Dramatic Society to perform Journey’s End at The Maltings. Picture: D STUART PHOTOGRAPHY. (Image: Archant)

The play is based on R.C. Sherriff’s real-life experiences during the war.

He was an officer in the East Surrey Regiment and wounded in the battle of Passchendaele in 1917.

In the play Captain Stanhope is nervous and exhausted after three years on the front line.

Ely Standard: Ely Amateur Dramatic Society to perform Journey’s End at The Maltings. Picture: D STUART PHOTOGRAPHY.Ely Amateur Dramatic Society to perform Journey’s End at The Maltings. Picture: D STUART PHOTOGRAPHY. (Image: Archant)

Now, as he and his officers sit in their dug-out awaiting attack, the full horror and futility of trench warfare unfolds.

Tickets cost £12 and can be purchased from Burrows Bookshop, 9 High Street Passage, Ely 01353 669759 or are online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/elyamateurdramaticsociety

For group bookings of 10 or more the cost is £11 per ticket. To make a group booking contact Burrows Bookshop.