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- Based on the 1963 stage musical of the same name (itself derived from the 1962 BBC radio play The Long Long Trail), Oh! What a Lovely War tells the story of the First World War, from the moment of the various world leaders at the time forming their alliances to the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
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Mar 19, 2023 · Oh! What a Lovely War was created by visionary director Joan Littlewood and her Theatre Workshop ensemble that was based at the Theatre Royal. During the 1950s, Littlewood had leased the then derelict theatre in the East End to house the Theatre Workshop company.
The film is based on the stage musical Oh, What a Lovely War!, originated by Charles Chilton as the radio play The Long Long Trail in December 1961, [1] [2] and transferred to stage by Gerry Raffles in partnership with Joan Littlewood and her Theatre Workshop in 1963.
Oh, What a Lovely War! is an epic musical developed by Joan Littlewood and her ensemble at the Theatre Workshop in 1963. [1] It is a satire on World War I, and by extension on war in general. The title is derived from the "somewhat satirical" [2] music hall song "Oh!
- Joan Littlewood
- 1974
The true horror of the First World War is then borne out in Act Two as the projected slides show horrific images of the realities of war for all sides, accompanied by the soldier’s singing “Gassed Last Night”.
Jan 12, 2024 · Oh! What a Lovely War opened in London in March 1963 to critical acclaim. The cast were costumed as Pierrot players, a common feature of seaside entertainment at the start of the 20th century. Each actor played several roles—generals, infantrymen, clergy, suffragettes, profiteers, politicians, etc.
Nov 12, 2011 · Its origins lie in a radio programme of 1961 called The Long, Long Trail. Former BBC producer Charles Chilton, now 94, recalls the moment of personal revelation which started it all. "I...
Based on the 1963 stage musical of the same name (itself derived from the 1962 BBC radio play The Long Long Trail), Oh! What a Lovely War tells the story of the First World War , from the moment of the various world leaders at the time forming their alliances to the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
