‘Pygmalion’ by The Coconut Grove Theatre at Changi P.O.W. Camp, Singapore (Feb 21st 1945) (insert date Feb 1943)

Note: Willis Toogood is listed in the cast. An image of him can be seen at ‘Caricatures & Portraits’ on this site.

 ‘I began this paragraph by writing of lighter things and before mentioning incidents which have amused us tremendously I would add that half a dozen and more concert parties tour several open-air stages. They are reminiscent of the seaside show on the pier; one is aptly named the ‘Kokonut Grove’. These shows are enormously popular.’

Source: Down To Bedrock (the diary & secret notes of a Far East prisoner of war Chaplain) by Eric Cordingly, Pg 96; permission by Louis Reynolds, daughter.