{"title":"Joan Littlewood","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoan Littlewood’s works explore the vibrant intersection of theatre and social commentary, reflecting her pioneering spirit in the world of performance arts. Readers will find a unique blend of wit and critique, with titles like \u003cem\u003eOh What A Lovely War\u003c\/em\u003e highlighting her innovative approach to storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection offers insight into the cultural and theatrical landscapes that shaped her legacy, inviting readers into a rich dialogue on arts and society. Ideal for those fascinated by the power of theatre to challenge and inspire, Joan Littlewood’s writings remain influential in the realm of \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oh-what-a-lovely-war-by-theatre-workshop-9781472584649","title":"Oh What A Lovely War","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOh What a Lovely War\u003c\/i\u003e is a theatrical chronicle of the First World War, told through the songs and documents of the period. Devised and first performed by Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop at the Theatre Royal, Stratford East, London in 1963, it received the acclaim of London audiences and critics. It won the Grand Prix of the Théâtre des Nations Festival in Paris that year and has gone on to become a classic of modern theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1969, a film version was made, which extended the play's popular success. The play is now on the standard reading list of schools and universities around the UK and was revived by the Royal National Theatre in 1998, and by the Theatre Royal, Stratford East, in 2014. This new edition of the play, published to coincide with the 2014 revival at its original home on the centenary of World War I, is as edited by Joan Littlewood and returns the script to its original version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe edition includes an introduction by Joan Littlewood and an afterword by Victor Spinetti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597369065708,"sku":"9781472584649","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781472584649-oh-what-a-lovely-war.jpg?v=1777951007"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/joan-littlewood.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}