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85th Belfast Blitz Anniversary: Play Highlights Personal Stories

4/15/2026

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On the 85th Belfast Blitz anniversary, Reggie Davidson, a Belfast resident, recalls the Easter Tuesday raid on April 15, 1941, which killed nearly 1,000 people.
The attack left 100,000 homeless and destroyed half the city’s houses.
A new play, A Bomber's Moon, at Sanctuary Theatre, reflects on these events and highlights personal stories.
Co-writer Sam Robinson says sharing these narratives with future generations fosters empathy and understanding of Belfast's history.

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On the 85th Belfast Blitz anniversary, Reggie Davidson, a Belfast resident, recalls the Easter Tuesday raid on April 15, 1941, which killed nearly 1,000 people.
The attack left 100,000 homeless and destroyed half the city’s houses.
A new play, A Bomber's Moon, at Sanctuary Theatre, reflects on these events and highlights personal stories.
Co-writer Sam Robinson says sharing these narratives with future generations fosters empathy and understanding of Belfast's history.