Interned prisoners at Ruhleben performing Trial by Jury, WW1
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Interned prisoners at Ruhleben performing Trial by Jury, WW1
Interned prisoners at Ruhleben camp near Berlin, dressed up in costume for a production of the Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera, Trial by Jury. The play was produced by Mr J. H. Corless, a former member of the Wigan and District Amateur Operatic Society, and the musical director was Dr. A. G. Claypole, organist at St. Luke s, Derby. All the dresses used in the play were made in the camp by the prisoners. Date: 1916
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of resilience and creativity among the internees at Ruhleben camp during World War I. Located near Berlin, Ruhleben served as a detention center for over 10,000 British civilians, mainly soldiers and merchants, who were deemed enemy aliens and interned following the outbreak of hostilities in 1914. Amid the harsh conditions and monotony of camp life, the prisoners found solace in the arts, particularly in the realm of theatre. Mr. J. H. Corless, a former member of the Wigan and District Amateur Operatic Society, took the initiative to stage a production of the Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera, "Trial by Jury." The musical direction was entrusted to Dr. A. G. Claypole, an organist from Derby. The prisoners' resourcefulness was evident in every aspect of the production. All the costumes, including the intricate dresses worn by the female cast, were meticulously crafted within the camp's confines. The prisoners' dedication to the project was unwavering, and the performances were met with great enthusiasm by their fellow inmates. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to find joy and meaning even in the most challenging circumstances. The production of "Trial by Jury" at Ruhleben camp stands as a testament to the enduring power of art and creativity, and the indomitable spirit of those who persevered through the hardships of internment during World War I.
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