The real Gladys (right) and adopted children (s)
A COURAGEOUS woman who led over 100 children to safety over the war-torn mountains of northern China will have her story told at The Courtyard.
Gladys Aylward is considered one of the greatest English heroines of the 20th Century.
The Call of Duty is an intimate portrayal of her first meeting with the BBC Producer, Alan Burgess.
A one act play, it explores Gladys's life, uncovering a fascinating, personal insight into her remarkable, true story.
It will be performed on Wednesday, July 1 at 8.45pm with tickets available by calling 01432 340555 or logging on to www.courtyard.org.uk.
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