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Journey's End

by R. C. Sherriff
James Callis
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It's March 1918, and World War I is raging in Europe. In the trenches in northern France, a group of British officers, led by the war-weary Captain Stanhope, ready themselves for a major German attack while facing their worst fears. R.C. Sherriff drew on his own experiences in World War One to create the play, which premiered in 1928 and is now considered one of the preeminent works about the horrors of war.

Recorded at The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood, in February 2024.

Adapted and Directed by Martin Jarvis

Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg

An L.A. Theatre Works full cast recording, starring:

  • James Callis as Lieutenant Hibbert
  • Josh Cole as 2nd Lieutenant Raleigh
  • Jack Cutmore-Scott as Captain Stanhope
  • Tobias Echeverria as Young German Soldier, English Soldier
  • Adam Godley as Lieutenant Osborne
  • Ian Ogilvy as The Colonel
  • Darren Richardson as Mason
  • Simon Templeman as 2nd Lieutenant Trotter
  • Matthew Wolf as Captain Hardy, Company Sergeant-Major
  • Senior Producer: Anna Lyse Erikson

    Prepared for audio by Mark Holden

    Recorded and edited by Neil Wogenson

    Designed by Neil Wogenson, Charles Carroll and Mark Holden, and mixed by Charles Carroll for The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood.

    Senior Radio Producer: Ronn Lipkin

    Foley Artist: Stacey Martinez

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    • Release date

      July 16, 2024

    • Formats

      • OverDrive Listen audiobook

        • ISBN: 9781682661840
        • File size: 51679 KB
        • Duration: 01:47:39

    • Languages

      • English

    • Reviews

      • AudioFile Magazine
        By the waning months of WWI, English troops remained dug in 100 yards from the enemy. Waiting. In this superb audio adaptation of this 1928 classic drama, the naturalistic dialogue is what will draw the listener into the trenches--it's that realistic and affecting. The production features a cast of top-tier English character actors. Matthew Wolf finds the gentle humor in Captain Hardy; Darren Richardson captures the youthful navet of the forgetful cook, Mason; while Jack Cutmore-Scott focuses on the world-weary responsibilities of Captain Stanhope. When a young recruit and friend from Stanhope's hometown arrives on the eve of the next battle, the captain realizes honor and valor may be just hollow words. Tense, all too human, and devastating--like war itself. B.P. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine
      • Library Journal

        December 6, 2024

        This fascinating 1928 play chronicling Sherriff's wartime experience showcases the emotions of British officers in the trenches of World War I. With the sound of bombs and gunfire in the distance, the opening sees the officers come and go from their dugout, as they talk about life on the battlefield. Each officer reveals how he copes; all use a snappy, proper British accent. Capt. Hardy (voiced by Matthew Wolf) jokes, while Lt. Osborne (Adam Godley) defends the men. Idealistic 2nd Lt. Raleigh (Josh Cole) seeks his friend (also his sister's beau) Capt. Stanhope (Jack Cutmore-Scott), a man broken by war. Second Lt. Trotter (Simon Templeman) thinks of the past, while Lt. Hibbert (James Callis) despairs. The company cook, Mason (Darren Richardson, with a charming cockney accent) adds lightness, while cameos of a frightened German POW and English messenger (both voiced by Tobias Echeverria) fill in details. When the colonel (Ian Ogilvy) orders a dangerous daytime attack, the worst possible results occur. The rapid-fire dialogue and small differences among the voices make it difficult to follow along with the action as an audio, and a slower recording may have been better for listeners. VERDICT Despite some difficulty in following the quickly spoken dialogue, this is a powerful production that captures the raw intensity of war.--Stephanie Bange

        Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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