Oh! What A Lovely War (2002)
Developed by Joan Littlewood
Joan Littlewood's classic of modern theatre is a lively, biting satire of the First World War, told through songs and original material from the time. From a seaside show at the end of the pier, the Master of Ceremonies lead a powerful cast through a series of entertaining and often touching scenes, with songs including 'It's a Long Way to Tipperary' and 'Goodbye-ee'. Directed by Ian Talbot, this musical was a big success in the open air.
The cast
John Hodgkinson
Ensemble
Benedict Cumberbatch
Ensemble
Jon Cartwright
Ensemble
Daniel Crossley
Ensemble
Caitlin Mottram
Ensemble
Tam Mutu
Ensemble
Michael Sadler
Ensemble
Alicia Davies
Ensemble
Ben Goddard
Ensemble
Abigail Langham
Ensemble
Adam Levy
Ensemble
Dominic Marsh
Ensemble
Audrey Palmer
Ensemble
Harry Peacock
Ensemble
Liza Sadovy
Ensemble
Guy Vincent
Ensemble
Creative team
Ian Talbot
Director
Kit Surrey
Designer
Catherine Jayes
Musical DIrector
Jason Taylor
Lighting Designer
Gillian Gregory
Choreographer
Arranger
Steven Edis
Sound Designer
Simon Whitehorn
Dialect Coach
Charmian Hoare
Assistant Director
Ross Ashcroft
Programmes and Marketing
Rehearsals
Misc Images
Reviews
The Guardian
"Ian Talbot's highly enjoyable revival...the highlight of the evening is John Hodgekinson's manic drill scene."
The Daily Telegraph
"Ian Talbot's wonderful revival of Oh! What A Lovely War...I can't think of another piece of theatre that has quite the power to provoke laughter one minute, tears the next, and often induce both at once."
The Sunday Express
"Brilliantly realised by its ensemble cast."
Awards
Outstanding Musical Production
Olivier Award: Nominated
Best Musical Revival
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