Blackeyed Theatre in association with South Hill Park presents the 60th Anniversary Tour of
Joan Littlewood’s Musical Entertainment
Oh What A Lovely War
By Theatre Workshop, Charles Chilton, Gerry Raffles and members of the Original Cast
Roll up, Roll up! And take your seat for the ever-popular ‘War Game’!
A cornerstone of modern musical theatre and one of the very greatest stage satires, Oh What A Lovely War is an extraordinary theatrical journey bringing to life the folly, farce and tragedy of the First World War.
Wildly satirical, visually stunning and deeply moving, it’s the musical that revolutionised modern theatre; an exhilarating, no-holds-barred assault on the military incompetence and inconceivable disregard for human life the First World War has come to represent.
Brimming with timeless songs, razor-sharp satire and high jinks, Oh What A Lovely War is a hilarious, heart-breaking snapshot of life for those caught in the crossfire of conflict, a unanimous voice from the trenches and a timely warning from the theatre of war itself.
Now, more than ever, it holds a mirror up to the world and speaks to us all.
Exclusive Offer for Schools
All tickets just £14.50 PLUS 1 Teacher FREE for every 10 students! For School bookings/reservations, please call 01268 205 300 or email towngateboxoffice@basildon.gov.uk
For Workshop/Q&A/Participation Session enquiries, please contact our Participation Co-Ordinator on thomas.mason@basildon.gov.uk
8th May 2024
Tickets from £14.50
Recommended for ages 11+
Running time approx 2 hours 20 minutes
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Director Nicky Allpress
Musical Director Ellie Verkerk
Movement Director Adam Haigh
Reviews for Oh What A Lovely War
★★★★★
“Rarely have I seen so much talent in a small space and never have I seen six actors work so hard, although – with commensurate professionalism – they make it look effortless…
One of the best shows I’ve seen in months. See it if you possibly can”
Musical Theatre Review
★★★★
“A terrifyingly adept company of six actor-musos walks and talks us through the genesis, mishandling and long cruelty of the war at a mile a minute…
Musical director Ellie Verkerk and movement director Adam Haigh work with Allpress to make certain this company only seem to rest for a moment when pretending to be dead. They’re chipper beyond belief and in lovely voice, playing more instruments in Tom Neill’s jolly, clear orchestration than you’d believe could fit onstage, even simultaneously at times”
What’s On Stage
★★★★★
“What makes this production a triumph, apart from the wonderful material, is the performances of the six-strong cast who not only portray a number of roles but also play an array of various instruments, changing from one to another seamlessly. This is a real ensemble that meshes wonderfully together as they swap costumes, instruments and personas singing wonderfully too”
London Theatre 1