WELL, what can I say? Went to see 'Unsinkable — A Titanic Story' last night at Budehaven Community School, writes Dawn Robinson-Walsh.

The performance was directed by Richard Wolfenden-Brown and performed by the Bude Youth Theatre. Given the length of the production, the minimal scenery and props, and the difficulty of portraying the sinking of Titanic on stage, the group did far better than I ever expected. So, congratulations to them and all credit to their commitment, talent, and enthusiasm. If I did have a problem, it was that at times it was difficult to fully hear at the back, competing with Bude's traffic, but the problem was occasional.

A poignant moment at the end, when Chris Jewell, great nephew of lookout Archie Jewell (who survived this particular sinking), was presented with a programme signed by all the cast. In commemorating 100 years since the loss of Titanic, Bude Youth Theatre did the families proud, bringing the characters to life and making them real, but also highlighting the differential treatment of first class and steerage passengers. The play also raised losts of questions in place about blame. Cutting corners on lifeboats certainly didn't help but the 1912 British class system also played a huge part in the loss of life.

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