Inspired by remarkable true events.
“It’s built for us, isn’t it? The Spitfire. Built for women.”
New Year’s Eve, 1959. Decades after answering the call, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of The Spitfire pub.
As we hear their story, we’re transported back to a time when female pioneers defied expectations and soared through the skies.
Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together. Funny and heart-warming, this is an untold story of strength, courage and loss. But above all else, hope.
Spitfire Girls was developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme. This production contains themes of war.
Note from Volunteer: This one is very close to my heart as I used to know one of the men who taught women how to fly in WW2 (although I think he taught bombers rather than spitfires). They had only a hand full of lessons and they didn't even cover all the controls in the cockpit, just the ones they would need, if there was any issue on the flight outside those minimal instuctions the women had no way of knowing what the problem was or dealing with it. There is no record of how many died while doing this vital work, all we know is that the Air Transport Auxillary, which employed women pilots, suffered 174 fatalities among its male and female pilots. My friend was always so upset that it took so long for their contribution to the war effort to be recognised, and if he was with us today he would be so pleased that part of their story is being celebrated.
What's included
Ticket only
Seat locations dependant on what is available when booking is made, if you have any special requests please state these when booking.
Price
CSSC Member: £20
Non-Member: £30 + £6 non-member event fee
Buying a non-member ticket?
An event fee is applied to each non-member ticket. Why not make use of the linked membership scheme and earn yourself £10 by joining them up to CSSC, they will save the non-member event fee, and purchase the ticket at the discounted members rate. Invite your non-member guests to join CSSC here.
Please note that non-member event fee is non-refundable.
Format of the day
The show is scheduled to start at 14:30pm
Tickets will be picked up on the day from a CSSC volunteer between 14:00pm-14:20pm (they will need time to take their own seat).
Notes and Restrictions
The show is scheduled to be around 130 minutes with an interval. Estimated the finishing time at around 16:40 but please be aware that sometimes show times can vary and CSSC has no control over this.
Closing date for applications is Friday 5th December when tickets sell out.
Each CSSC Member may purchase one CSSC Member priced ticket per unique CSSC membership number, plus non member tickets for guests.
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets will be handed out at the event. You will be emailed with the details closer to the time including a phone number for the volunteer.
To discuss venue accessibility or for any further information please contact the organiser events.midlands@csscvolunteer.co.uk.