A Play Called, "San Carlos Hilton" 
Falkland Islands War, La guerra de Malvinas.   

Falklands Exhibit Index - Malvinas ndice Exposicin

• ENEMY CONTACT, The Movie about the Falklands War
• Neil Meets Mariano Mission Complete 2012
• San Carlos Hilton  a Stage Play about the Falklands War

• Pablo Carballo Argentine A-4 Skyhawk Fighter Pilot
• Aircraft of the Falklands War
• British & Argentinean Ships of the Falklands War
• HMS Intrepid British Navy Ship
• Pictures of Tigre and Casa Rosada, John Di Petrillo
• Battle Story of the Falklands
• The End of the Falklands - Malvinas  War
• Maps of the Falkland Islands
• Falkland Islands, Malvinas War Books
• Free Videos of the Falklands, Malvinas War

• About The Wilkinsons
• The Wilkinson's in London
• Paintings by Neil Wilkinson
• The HMS Brazen
• A New Falklands War Jet Fighter Simulator
• Falklands War, Malvinas Art Paintings
• Mariano's Airplane, built by Adam Coleman
• US Navy Ships

• Contacto con el enemigo, la pelcula sobre la Guerra de Malvinas
• Neil Cumple Mariano Completa la misin 2012
• Hilton San Carlos una obra de teatro acerca de la etapa Guerra de las Malvinas

• Pablo Carballo Argentina A-4 Skyhawk piloto
• Aviones de la Guerra de las Malvinas
• Britnicos y argentinos Los buques de la Guerra de Malvinas
• HMS Intrepid Marina Britnica Barco
• Fotos de Tigre y la Casa Rosada, Juan Di Petrillo
• Batalla Historia de las Islas Malvinas
• El fin de las Malvinas - Guerra de Malvinas
• Mapas de las Islas Malvinas
• De las Islas Malvinas, Malvinas Libros de la Guerra
• Videos gratis de las Malvinas, la Guerra de Malvinas

• Acerca de The Wilkinsons
• El Wilkinson en Londres
• Las pinturas de Neil Wilkinson
• El HMS Brazen
• Guerra de las Malvinas, Malvinas Pinturas de Arte
• Avin de Mariano, construido por Adam Coleman
• Los buques de la US Navy

  Actors in the Play 
  A collage of scenes from Mike Quinn's Play   

There are three HMS Intrepid sailors that are doing fantastic things,
this is a letter from Mike Quinn (Quinny)

29 July 2009

Hi Jeff,

Thank you for your kind words and advice/suggestions.

There is a special bond between our veterans, and with most of us still being quite young, we  have a lot to offer and are making headway with our projects as you know.

All the projects have been the idea of the individual concerned, but each has a common theme. That is to pay tribute to our old ship and explain as best we can about our experiences, when we were young men. The talent and thrust, for want of a better phrase has laid dormant for most of us for 20 years or more, but since the "Old Boy's" got back together, something happened. I think in our circumstance it was the witness of the Intrepid being towed out from Portsmouth and her subsequent dismantling of her in Liverpool , our unique opportunity to visit our old home one last time. Also the fact our Commanding Officer from the '82 Falkland's Campaign is in not very good health .

These are factors which helped us get back "Onboard" , plus the new technology, that is the Internet have made communication so easy. All this would not have happened had it not been for two of our boy's Rab Carrigan and Mike Fleming not exchanged cards at the Falklands 25 Parade two years ago.

Regard's to the Play, I would be very happy with you supporting the publicity for it.

I am minded to put it on my own website when I am ready to launch a site. However, I will send you information on it at every stage. The timetable is that I will perform it at a small local venue next June, that's assuming I can get the cast!, but I have booked the Hall anyway!.

That is only the start, for I want to share the story with as many as possible, because Neil Wilkinson's and Mario's tale will strike a chord with many.

In essence, it is about the small things of life onboard a warship, still much a mystery to the public, and about personal struggle, about our own insecurity, the sense of humour and ultimately about reconciliation from both sides of the conflict.

A War may last only a short time, but it's effects on those it touches can last a life time.

Thanks again for your support.

Mike.

30 July 2009

Hi Jeff,

Yeh, sure you can use anything I write for your website. If it help's Neil or HMS Intrepid memories please go ahead. Likewise with the Play.

So you are thinking of visiting us in England!.

OK, well first, if you need a few tickets for any of your guests, let me know. We can sort details nearer the time when I am firmed up on arrangements.

My venue is humble, as it is a Community Hall, which can seat 80 people. Intimate is the word. It has a stage area with curtains and rear entrances for the actors, and the venue has a small kitchen too. It was built by returning local veterans of WW1. It is now a little "tired", but is frequently used.

I intend to use the performance to gauge how the audience react to my production, and then I can make adjustments after. This is so I can then use the experience to push the product on to the next level. This might mean a bigger venue or selling the Play onto a professional outfit, or adapting it for TV or Film.

Also before then, I will co-ordinate a Media campaign to highlight what we are doing. Press/Radio/TV local News etc. The tickets will sell themselves , so the publicity is more just to raise awareness of the project and to see who is listening.

This project I hope will build up to the Falklands 30th Anniversary in 2012.

I am nearly finished scripting and had some early readings with friends, very positive response so far (relief).

The next stage is to start Casting, I have some actors lined up, however I need more, and will be seeking advice locally. This is my only "Challenge" at the moment!. I aim to be cast ready by late November to be able to do readings/paper rehearsals in the New Year.

The script is aimed at life as it was, and I have kept the style of speech as it happened, it may baffle some audiences, but I needed to let the audience see into our world as voyuers rather than the act dumbing out. I think the audience will feel part of the story and feel attached to our characters, knowing these guy's are with us now. Some in good job's, others not so fortunate etc, but in 82 we had a common purpose, and today a common bond.

Thanks again for your support .

Regards,

Mike.

  Poster for the new play "San Carlos Hilton" 

The movie is thrilling and will make you laugh and make you cry.  The play was written by Michael Quinn; Directed by Irene James; An Old Girl Production.  It is about the British Ship, the HMS Intrepid in the Falklands War in 1982.  The play will premier on Thursday June 10th and Friday June 11th at 7:30 pm at the Peace Memorial Hall, Upper Road, Meole Village, Shrewsbury SY3 9JP

Play tickets in advance are six pounds.  For more details about the new play and ticket information, contact Mike Quinn at mike.quinn@fsmail.net  0174224926

  Michael Quinn, writer and organizer of this fantastic play. 

Michael "Quinny" Quinn, Neil "Wilky" Wilkinson, Russell "Rattler" Morgan, Mike Fleming, Andy "Benny" Goodman.  All crew members of the HMS Intrepid.

Hutch, Benny, Michael Quinn "Quinny".

Note, Benny / Hutch / Mike Fleming / Wilky all feature in "San Carlos Hilton".

The ship's Bell, now in private ownership, inside the names of the babies of the ships company who were Christened on HMS intrepid, are engraved inside.

Now, a New Falklands War Movie too!

1-29-2010  Here's the latest news. 
We have now been approached by one of the top award winning producers from Hollywood to make a movie about Neil's story.  We knew about this possibility when the producer contacted me last November and many times in the following months.  The producer and I have already spent five hours on the phone and have had many email contacts.  The movie is in progress and we are moving along much faster on this project than I have ever expected.  The producer was a very nice person to talk to and he gave me the feeling that I was talking to an old friend.  Here is a preliminary movie poster for the project.  

C. Jeff Dyrek, Webmaster.