PRESSURE

Theatre Royal this afternoon to see " Pressure ". The play is based on a true story and is set over a 72-hour period in 1944. It centre's around Operation Overlord. Captain James Stagg  is the chief meteorologist advising on whether the weather conditions are correct to proceed with the D Day landings, or if they should be delayed..  Stagg's assistant and American celebrity weatherman Irving Krick forecasts a calm sunny day, however in contrast Stagg who knows the volatile nature of the local atmosphere better predicts severe storms, which would make it impossible to land the 150,000 soldiers involved successfully and lead to far higher casualties from the weather and enemy action. Under intense personal and military pressure Stagg seeks to persuade Eisenhower his version of events is correct and thus keep the landings on-schedule, whilst keeping weather-related casualties to a minimum.

The play was written by David Haig and he plays the part of James Stagg. I really enjoyed it.  It was well acted and the plot was interesting.  Who knew that weather forecasting could produce so much tension and pressure.  My blip shot shows the poster outside the theatre.

I went to Waitrose after the theatre - bought some fruit and also got my free cup of coffee.  Then I popped into Next - got a jumper and a top.

The weather was bright again today but very cold. The Theatre Royal always seems to be cold in the afternoons and I kept my coat on.

Steps today - 6,832