June, 1944. One man’s decision is about to change the course of history. Everything is in place for the biggest invasion ever known in Europe – D-Day. One last crucial question remains: will the weather be right on the day? Problematically there are two opposing forecasts. American celebrity weatherman Colonel Krick predicts sunshine, while Scot Dr James Stagg, Chief Meteorological Officer for the Allied Forces, forecasts a storm. As the world watches and waits, General Eisenhower, Allied Supreme Commander, must decide which of these bitter antagonists to trust. The decision will not only seal the fates of thousands of men but could win or lose the entire war. An extraordinary and little-known true story, David Haig’s play thrillingly explores the responsibilities of leadership, the challenges of prophecy and the personal toll of taking a stand.
Presented by Shattered Windscreen online via zoom while Covid restrictions were still in place.
Group Captain Dr James Stagg – Jim Markey
Kay Summersby – Hannah Leonard
Flight-Lieutenant Amy Carter – Amy Vince
Commander Franklin – Paul Morton
Lieutenant Davina Battersby/Captain Johns – Hazel Halliday
Naval Meteorologist – Paul Morton
Electrician/Admiral Bertram “Bertie“ Ramsay – Paul Russell
Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory – Christopher Wallace
General D “Ike” Eisenhower – Chris Janes
Colonel Irving P Krick – Des Turner
General “Tooey” Spaatz – Paul Morton
Stage Manager – Derek Palmer
ASM – Brenda Onyon
Lighting & Graphics – Ken Allford
Sound -Theo Berkhout
Wardrobe -Loretta Freeman
Music -Gavin Palmer
Props – Benda Onyon
Set Construction – Mike Day
Publicity & Graphics – Laura Ilinca
Technical Facilitator – Andy Pierce
