Cormac Joyce

Research by Goldsmiths historians has revealed striking new details that paint a vivid picture of local life during one of the most turbulent periods in world history. As the Battle of the Somme raged in northern France, young men flocked to Deptford Town Hall to enlist. Others refused, and were called to the same building to explain why.

Professor Tim Crook, Goldsmiths historian and head of the MA Radio at Goldsmiths has written a half-hour ‘courtroom drama’ which highlights some of the conscientious objectors’ stories, and how the intrepid local press challenged the media ban on reporting them.

Actors from the Goldsmiths’ Acting and Filmmaking Society led by Benedikt Laumann will perform scenes from the play in the Town Hall's Council Chamber, the grand room the original lads were led to for questioning.

Cormac played Alderman William Shultz

Produced by Creative Vortex

2016