Grounded A former fighter pilot struggles with a work/life balance of controlling drones by day, mothering by night. Traverse Theatre, 1–25 Aug.
The Trench Les Enfants Terrible revive their award-winning show: puppetry, physical theatre and live music evokes World War I’s muddy brutality. Pleasance Courtyard, 31 Jul–26 Aug.
Afghan Days Babylon Nights Voices of the modern theatre of war, adapted from Paul Finegan’s poetry. The Royal Scots Club, 6–17 Aug.
Our Friends, The Enemy Christmas 1914 in the trenches, retold. Surgeons’ Hall, 2–24 Aug.
A play inspired by the true story of a miner who became entombed underground in a collapsed tunnel during the First World War. Written by Oliver Lansley and with live music by Alexander Wolfe.
Delta Theatre. Stunning voices from the theatre of war. A compelling performance inspired by the history of human conflict. The actors bring alive universal themes: courage, loss, comradeship and humour to mesmerise and captivate with searing realism. Vivid images, haunting music, poignant and profound. 'Very fine, I was…
National Theatre Wales' award-winning multimedia production is the true story of a US soldier accused of spying. The play examines his background and explores how he became radicalised.
(27 Aug 2021)