Kisses on a Postcard

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Part 10: The Finale. It's Not Fair and Don't Be Late Jul 23, 2022

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The big finale. GIs depart for D-Day, leaving Elsie pregnant. Meanwhile, Auntie Rose and Uncle Jack learn some terrible news about their son, Gwyn. Jack and Terry return home to London.

Starring John Owen-Jones, Katy Secombe, Evie Hoskins, Brandon McGuiness and Frankie Joel-Celoni . Adapted, directed and produced by Dominic Frisby.

Order original Kisses on a Postcard CDs here.

Kisses on a Postcard, the intensely moving musical by Terence Frisby, tells the story of two boys in WWII - Terry and Jack, aged seven and eleven, who, to escape German bombing, are evacuated from their family in south-east London to a tiny village in Cornwall, where they spend the next four years.

Full of surprising humour and memorable songs, this is unique portrait of an extraordinary time in British history.

“Enchanting, profoundly moving and delightful,” Charles Spencer, the Telegraph.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kisses.substack.com

Part 9: Jack and Terry Fight Jul 23, 2022

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Terry comes top of the whole school. Jack and Terry fight. Elsie is seduced by one of the GIs

Includes the songs You’re Not Thick, Country Bumpkins and Sweet Nightingale.

Starring Katy Secombe, Lance Ellington and Evelyn Hoskins. Adapted, directed and produced by Dominic Frisby.

Order original Kisses on a Postcard CDs here.

Full of surprising humour and memorable songs, this is unique portrait of an extraordinary time in British history.

“Enchanting, profoundly moving and delightful,” Charles Spencer, the Telegraph.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kisses.substack.com

Part 8: The Yanks Are Coming Jul 23, 2022

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Soldiers come to the village. There is a camp concert. 5-year old Teddy Willis is killed. Terry gets caned. Then the Americans arrive. A whole regiment of black GIs.

Includes the songs Sweet Sixteen, Bless ‘Em All and Got Any Gum, Chum?

Starring John Owen-Jones, Katy Secombe, Brandon McGuiness and Frankie Joel-Celoni. Adapted, directed and produced by Dominic Frisby.

Order original Kisses on a Postcard CDs here.

Full of surprising humour and memorable songs, this is unique portrait of an extraordinary time in British history.

“Enchanting, profoundly moving and delightful,” Charles Spencer, the Telegraph.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kisses.substack.com

Part 7: The Bombing of Plymouth Jul 23, 2022

Show notes

The Germans bomb Plymouth. Jack, Terry and Auntie Rose take shelter in a subway. Plus the meaning of “dreckly” - Cornish for mañana.

Includes the songs Abide with Me and There’s a War On.

Starring John Owen-Jones, Katy Secombe, Brandon McGuiness and Frankie Joel-Celoni. Adapted, directed and produced by Dominic Frisby.

Order original Kisses on a Postcard CDs here.

Full of surprising humour and memorable songs, this is unique portrait of an extraordinary time in British history.

“Enchanting, profoundly moving and delightful,” Charles Spencer, the Telegraph.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kisses.substack.com

Part 6: No One Was Clever, Boy Jul 23, 2022

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Terry misses out on a circus trip. Rommel is defeated in North Africa at El Alamein. And Terry and Jack learn about Uncle Jack’s experiences in the trenches in WWI.

Includes the songs Come All Ye Jolly Tinner Boys, the Ash Grove and Hole in Ground.

Starring John Owen-Jones, Simon Thomas, Brandon McGuiness and Frankie Joel-Celoni. Adapted, directed and produced by Dominic Frisby.

Order original Kisses on a Postcard CDs here.

Full of surprising humour and memorable songs, this is unique portrait of an extraordinary time in British history.

“Enchanting, profoundly moving and delightful,” Charles Spencer, the Telegraph.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kisses.substack.com

Part 5: The Big Fight Jul 23, 2022

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Jack saves Terry’s life in the lead up to the big showdown between the Vackies and village kids.

Includes the song England’s Bells.

Starring John Owen-Jones, Brandon McGuiness, Frankie Joel-Celoni and James Clyde. Adapted, directed and produced by Dominic Frisby.

Order original Kisses on a Postcard CDs here.

Full of surprising humour and memorable songs, this is unique portrait of an extraordinary time in British history.

“Enchanting, profoundly moving and delightful,” Charles Spencer, the Telegraph.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kisses.substack.com

Part 4: Granny Peters' Gooseberries Jul 23, 2022

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Punching cows, letters home to mum and the facts of life are among Terry’s adventures in this episode, part 4 of Kisses on a Postcard.

Plus Jack, Terry, Elsie and Frank Emmet attempt to steal Granny Peters’ gooseberries. Includes the songs Dearest Mum and (the astonishingly beautiful). There Was An Old Lady.

Starring John Owen-Jones, Katy Secombe, Evie Hoskins, Daisy Mortimer and Marcia Warren. Adapted, directed and produced by Dominic Frisby.

Order original Kisses on a Postcard CDs here.

Full of surprising humour and memorable songs, this is unique portrait of an extraordinary time in British history.

“Enchanting, profoundly moving and delightful,” Charles Spencer, the Telegraph.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kisses.substack.com

Part 3: Vackies vs Village Kids Jul 23, 2022

Show notes

Upheaval in the village as the vackies and local kids meet for the first time.

Meanwhile, Gwyn goes off to war.

Starring John Owen-Jones, Katy Secombe and Ian Virgo. Adapted, directed and produced by Dominic Frisby. Includes the Gwyn Goodbye song.

Order original Kisses on a Postcard CDs here.

Kisses on a Postcard, this intensely moving musical by Terence Frisby, tells the story of two boys in WWII - Terry and Jack, aged seven and eleven, who, to escape German bombing, are evacuated from their family in south-east London to a tiny village in Cornwall, where they spend the next four years.

Full of surprising humour and memorable songs, this is unique portrait of an extraordinary time in British history.

“Enchanting, profoundly moving and delightful,” Charles Spencer, the Telegraph.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kisses.substack.com

Part 2: Outside Lav - All They Have? May 31, 2022

Show notes

Jack and Terry meet their new parents, Auntie Rose and Uncle Jack.

Contains the title track Kisses on a Postcard, plus Just Remember.

Starring John Owen-Jones, Katy Secombe and Rosie Cavaliero.

Order original Kisses on a Postcard CDs here or get the rest of the show on Bandcamp.

Kisses on a Postcard, the “profoundly moving” musical by Terence Frisby, tells the story of two boys in WWII, Terry and Jack, aged seven and eleven, as they are evacuated from their family in London to a tiny village in Cornwall.

Full of surprising humour and memorable songs, this is unique portrait of an extraordinary time in British history.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kisses.substack.com

Part 1: Goodbye to Mum Goodbye to London May 27, 2022

Show notes

Terry and Jack (aged 7 and 11) say goodbye to Mum and Dad.

Along with the rest of the of their school, they set off by train. Nobody knows where they are going or who’ll they be staying with, but they end up in a tiny village in Cornwall.

Starring John Owen-Jones, Katy Secombe and Rosie Cavaliero.

Get first edition CDs here.

Kisses on a Postcard, this intensely moving musical by Terence Frisby, tells the story of two boys in WWII. In 1940, Terry and Jack, aged seven and eleven, to escape German bombing, are evacuated from their family in south-east London to a tiny village in Cornwall, where they spend the next four years.

Full of surprising humour and memorable songs, this is unique portrait of an extraordinary time in British history.

“Enchanting, profoundly moving and delightful,” Charles Spencer, the Telegraph.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kisses.substack.com

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