afternoon spent inspecting the site where over 400
volunteers will be performing and assisting in the
Fresque Historique during the first weekend of
August to commemorate 100 years since The Great War.
There was the opportunity to meet fellow players for the first time and to hear of roles that had been assigned to various individuals. I discovered that I would be a French soldier in many scenes and, for the scene depicting the assassination of Jean Jaurès, a member of the press interviewing him at that fateful moment. My son is also a French soldier (we must grow our moustaches to conform to the visual images of the poilus, the infantrymen involved in the war). He is also doubling as the assassin.
There will be several rehearsals, culminating in a full dress rehearsal on 31st July. It promises to be an impressive spectacular, requiring great energy and choreography to ensure a successful production. Accompanied by music, light shows and special effects, the Fresque will run over four nights, 1,2,3 and 4 August, commencing each evening at 10.00pm. Below are some images of yesterday's on-site meeting:
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| Bridiers: the ruins of XIVc chateau |
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| The first meeting of Coulisse 4 |
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| A briefing 'centre stage' to the 'German soldiers' |
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| Spectator seating area |
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