Oh What A Lovely War

EVENT INFORMATION More than a century on from the Armistice, Oh What A Lovely War remains a classic of the modern theatre and a powerful reminder of the atrocities of a war that cost twenty million lives. A journey from joy to despair and back again, it?s a deliciously satirical attack on the military incompetence and inconceivable disregard for human life the First World War has come to represent and a chilling reminder of man?s inhumanity to man. Wildly satirical, visually stunning and deeply moving, Oh What a Lovely War is a theatrical experience like no other; a fusion of live music, movement, songs and sketches bringing to life the folly, farce and tragedy of the First World War. Now, more than ever, it holds a mirror up to the world and speaks to us all. CAST + CREATIVE TEAM Director - Nicky AllpressMusical Director - Ellie Verkerk PRESS + REVIEWS Reviews of Blackeyed Theatre?s 2011 production of Oh What A Lovely War: ?A splendid revival that does the original production proud?- Brian Murphy, from the cast of the original 1963 production of Oh What A Lovely War ?Magnificent...Extraordinary...As haunting as it is harrowing...Astonishing power... Any assumption that Oh! What a Lovely War is a period piece is shot to shrapnel. Forty years on, we need Littlewood?s vision more than ever. Blackeyed Theatre restore it to us with astonishing power. Catch it if you can??- The Stage ?One of the most innovative, audacious companies working in contemporary English theatre? -?The Stage ?Fast, energetic and immaculately choreographed. Joan Littlewood would have been delighted by this production... A remarkable evening?- Hexham Courant SCHOOL BOOKINGS Student tickets are available at ?9.50 when booked as a school group. One free teacher ticket for every nine students booked. Contact box office on 0161 912 5616 for more information or to make a booking. TICKET OFFER BOOK TWO OR MORE THEATRE & DANCE SHOWS FOR ?8 EACH! Find out more?here. RUNNING TIMES 2 hours, plus interval. AGE RECOMMENDATION 11+ MEDIA #OhWhatALovelyWar @WatersideArts