Behind the scenes of the war effort
Published Date:
15 October 2008
By Mike Allen
Actor Brian Murphy, currently best-known as Alvin in long-running BBC sitcom Last Of The Summer Wine, will be at Portsmouth's New Theatre Royal tomorrow to talk about the creation of stage classic Oh What A Lovely War.
He was a member of Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop, which created the unique show combining live music, dance, songs and sketches in 1963.
It offers a picture of life for those on the front line and those behind it in the first world war, where 20 million lives were lost.
Ninety years on from the Armistice, Oh What A Lovely War remains a classic of modern theatre.
Told through the songs and documents of the period, it is a satirical attack on military incompetence and disregard for human life.
It is being revived by the professional Blackeyed Theatre Company, which has a growing national reputation for creating dynamic theatre using live music and riveting performances to tell stories with honesty and passion.
It was last seen at the New Theatre Royal in March with a sell-out performance of Oedipus.
The new production, with a cast of five and live music, will have two performances at the NTR tomorrow at 1.30pm and 8pm.
Brian Murphy will talk about the experience of working with Joan Littlewood and about her contribution to British theatre at 4.30pm.
Tickets: (023) 9264 9000.
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15 October 2008 5:02 PM
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