This short script is contributing to such big cultural work, uncovering, uplifting & humanizing the stories of the many LGBTQ+ people who resisted the Nazis & were so often both murdered by the enemy & erased by their supposed allies after the war. This script could be a valuable educational resource for young people both for its historic content & the powerful questions it asks about the choices people make when they have had every good choice taken away.

John Mabey's "A Tragedy of Owls" is a psddionate play that explored the heart of resistance during WWII. It's a compelling homage to unsung heroes, blending historical truth with dramatic flair. A must-read for those interested in the intersection of war, identity, and courage. Its profound narrative promises to leave a lasting impact.

A phenomenal two-hander that brings to light the unheralded story of Willem Arondeus, Lau Mazirel and Sjoerd Bakker, Dutch resistance fighters who more than earned their place in world history and LGBTQ history. John Mabey does their story justice with spare staging, tight storytelling and compelling dialogue.
I had the pleasure of hearing this play on the "Gather By the Ghost Light" podcast and highly recommend both.