TRIGGERnometry The Forgotten History of WW2 Evacuees with Dominic Frisby
Nov 7, 2022
Dominic Frisby, a British author and comedian known for the musical 'Kisses on a Postcard,' shares a poignant look at child evacuation during WWII, drawing from personal family stories. He discusses the emotional journey of young evacuees and the creative process behind transforming these experiences into a stage musical. Their innovative postcard communications highlight the deep impacts of war on family dynamics. Frisby also touches on the balance of creativity and commercial viability in modern storytelling, reflecting on the evolving influence of media.
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Postcard Kisses
- Dominic Frisby's father and uncle were evacuated as children during WWII.
- Their mother devised a secret code using kisses on a postcard to indicate their well-being.
Cornish Adventure
- The boys ended up in a Cornish village with a Welsh couple.
- They found the experience delightful, contrasting their initial fears.
Lasting Impact
- The evacuation had a lasting impact on Dominic Frisby's father.
- The separation from family and wartime experiences shaped his generation.