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It is 1940. Two boys from London, Terry and Jack, aged seven and eleven, are being evacuated to escape German bombing. They end up in Cornwall, where they spend the next four years.

The intensely moving musical by Terence Frisby tells the unforgettable story of those boys and their "second childhood". Full of surprising humour and memorable songs, this is a unique portrait of an extraordinary time in British history.

"Enchanting, profoundly moving and delightful," Charles Spencer, the Telegraph.

Starring John Owen-Jones, Katie Secombe, Rosie Cavaliero, Marcia Warren, Evie Hoskins, Ian Virgo, James Clyde, Peter Temple and others.


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Kisses on a Postcard A musical by Terence Frisby

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It is 1940. Two boys from London, Terry and Jack, aged seven and eleven, are being evacuated to escape German bombing. They end up in Cornwall, where they spend the next four years.

The intensely moving musical by Terence Frisby tells the unforgettable story of those boys and their "second childhood". Full of surprising humour and memorable songs, this is a unique portrait of an extraordinary time in British history.

"Enchanting, profoundly moving and delightful," Charles Spencer, the Telegraph.

Starring John Owen-Jones, Katie Secombe, Rosie Cavaliero, Marcia Warren, Evie Hoskins, Ian Virgo, James Clyde, Peter Temple and others.


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    Part 10: The Finale. It's Not Fair and Don't Be Late

    Part 10: The Finale. It's Not Fair and Don't Be Late

    The big finale. GIs depart for D-Day, leaving Elsie pregnant. Meanwhile, Auntie Rose and Uncle Jack learn some terrible news about their son, Gwyn. Jack and Terry return home to London.
    Starring John Owen-Jones, Katy Secombe, Evie Hoskins, Brandon McGuiness and Frankie Joel-Celoni . Adapted, directed and produced by Dominic Frisby.
    Order original Kisses on a Postcard CDs here.
    Kisses on a Postcard, the intensely moving musical by Terence Frisby, tells the story of two boys in WWII - Terry and Jack, aged seven and eleven, who, to escape German bombing, are evacuated from their family in south-east London to a tiny village in Cornwall, where they spend the next four years.
    Full of surprising humour and memorable songs, this is unique portrait of an extraordinary time in British history.
    “Enchanting, profoundly moving and delightful,” Charles Spencer, the Telegraph.


    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kisses.substack.com

    • 44 min
    Part 9: Jack and Terry Fight

    Part 9: Jack and Terry Fight

    Terry comes top of the whole school. Jack and Terry fight. Elsie is seduced by one of the GIs
    Includes the songs You’re Not Thick, Country Bumpkins and Sweet Nightingale.
    Starring Katy Secombe, Lance Ellington and Evelyn Hoskins. Adapted, directed and produced by Dominic Frisby.
    Order original Kisses on a Postcard CDs here.
    Kisses on a Postcard, the intensely moving musical by Terence Frisby, tells the story of two boys in WWII - Terry and Jack, aged seven and eleven, who, to escape German bombing, are evacuated from their family in south-east London to a tiny village in Cornwall, where they spend the next four years.
    Full of surprising humour and memorable songs, this is unique portrait of an extraordinary time in British history.
    “Enchanting, profoundly moving and delightful,” Charles Spencer, the Telegraph.


    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kisses.substack.com

    • 11 min
    Part 8: The Yanks Are Coming

    Part 8: The Yanks Are Coming

    Soldiers come to the village. There is a camp concert. 5-year old Teddy Willis is killed. Terry gets caned. Then the Americans arrive. A whole regiment of black GIs.
    Includes the songs Sweet Sixteen, Bless ‘Em All and Got Any Gum, Chum?
    Starring John Owen-Jones, Katy Secombe, Brandon McGuiness and Frankie Joel-Celoni. Adapted, directed and produced by Dominic Frisby.
    Order original Kisses on a Postcard CDs here.
    Kisses on a Postcard, the intensely moving musical by Terence Frisby, tells the story of two boys in WWII - Terry and Jack, aged seven and eleven, who, to escape German bombing, are evacuated from their family in south-east London to a tiny village in Cornwall, where they spend the next four years.
    Full of surprising humour and memorable songs, this is unique portrait of an extraordinary time in British history.
    “Enchanting, profoundly moving and delightful,” Charles Spencer, the Telegraph.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kisses.substack.com

    • 25 min
    Part 7: The Bombing of Plymouth

    Part 7: The Bombing of Plymouth

    The Germans bomb Plymouth. Jack, Terry and Auntie Rose take shelter in a subway. Plus the meaning of “dreckly” - Cornish for mañana.
    Includes the songs Abide with Me and There’s a War On.
    Starring John Owen-Jones, Katy Secombe, Brandon McGuiness and Frankie Joel-Celoni. Adapted, directed and produced by Dominic Frisby.
    Order original Kisses on a Postcard CDs here.
    Kisses on a Postcard, the intensely moving musical by Terence Frisby, tells the story of two boys in WWII - Terry and Jack, aged seven and eleven, who, to escape German bombing, are evacuated from their family in south-east London to a tiny village in Cornwall, where they spend the next four years.
    Full of surprising humour and memorable songs, this is unique portrait of an extraordinary time in British history.
    “Enchanting, profoundly moving and delightful,” Charles Spencer, the Telegraph.


    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kisses.substack.com

    • 19 min
    Part 6: No One Was Clever, Boy

    Part 6: No One Was Clever, Boy

    Terry misses out on a circus trip. Rommel is defeated in North Africa at El Alamein. And Terry and Jack learn about Uncle Jack’s experiences in the trenches in WWI.
    Includes the songs Come All Ye Jolly Tinner Boys, the Ash Grove and Hole in Ground.
    Starring John Owen-Jones, Simon Thomas, Brandon McGuiness and Frankie Joel-Celoni. Adapted, directed and produced by Dominic Frisby.
    Order original Kisses on a Postcard CDs here.
    Kisses on a Postcard, the intensely moving musical by Terence Frisby, tells the story of two boys in WWII - Terry and Jack, aged seven and eleven, who, to escape German bombing, are evacuated from their family in south-east London to a tiny village in Cornwall, where they spend the next four years.
    Full of surprising humour and memorable songs, this is unique portrait of an extraordinary time in British history.
    “Enchanting, profoundly moving and delightful,” Charles Spencer, the Telegraph.


    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kisses.substack.com

    • 22 min
    Part 5: The Big Fight

    Part 5: The Big Fight

    Jack saves Terry’s life in the lead up to the big showdown between the Vackies and village kids.
    Includes the song England’s Bells.
    Starring John Owen-Jones, Brandon McGuiness, Frankie Joel-Celoni and James Clyde. Adapted, directed and produced by Dominic Frisby.
    Order original Kisses on a Postcard CDs here.
    Kisses on a Postcard, the intensely moving musical by Terence Frisby, tells the story of two boys in WWII - Terry and Jack, aged seven and eleven, who, to escape German bombing, are evacuated from their family in south-east London to a tiny village in Cornwall, where they spend the next four years.
    Full of surprising humour and memorable songs, this is unique portrait of an extraordinary time in British history.
    “Enchanting, profoundly moving and delightful,” Charles Spencer, the Telegraph.


    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kisses.substack.com

    • 13 min

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