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Charles Chilton
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Guest Blog: 'War as a Concept is a Circus': Director Nicky Allpress on Satire and Audience Connection in OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR (Oct 4, 2023)
Shaw Festival's OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR Explores Canadian Voices (Jul 12, 2018)
Artistic Director Tim Carroll Announces Casting For The 2018 Shaw Festival (Nov 2, 2017)
Guest Blog: 'War as a Concept is a Circus': Director Nicky Allpress on Satire and Audience Connection in OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR (Oct 4, 2023)
Shaw Festival's OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR Explores Canadian Voices (Jul 12, 2018)
Artistic Director Tim Carroll Announces Casting For The 2018 Shaw Festival (Nov 2, 2017)
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Guest Blog: 'War as a Concept is a Circus': Director Nicky Allpress on Satire and Audience Connection in OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR
When I began re-reading the original material I instantly felt drawn to a circus backdrop in terms of design and aesthetic. A troop of entertainers, from the Ringmaster to the clowns, coming together to put on a show in a worn-out tent filled with the ammunition needed to put on a touring show, travelling away from home.
When I began re-reading the original material I instantly felt drawn to a circus backdrop in terms of design and aesthetic. A troop of entertainers, from the Ringmaster to the clowns, coming together to put on a show in a worn-out tent filled with the ammunition needed to put on a touring show, travelling away from home.
Shaw Festival's OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR Explores Canadian Voices
Niagara-on-the-Lake's World War I connections - from residents who enlisted to the garrisoned troops being entertained in the Royal George Theatre - are highlighted in director Peter Hinton's re-improvised Oh What a Lovely War. With music direction by Paul Sportelli and movement direction by Alexis Milligan, this provocative production about the theatre of war begins previews at the Royal George Theatre on July 14.
Niagara-on-the-Lake's World War I connections - from residents who enlisted to the garrisoned troops being entertained in the Royal George Theatre - are highlighted in director Peter Hinton's re-improvised Oh What a Lovely War. With music direction by Paul Sportelli and movement direction by Alexis Milligan, this provocative production about the theatre of war begins previews at the Royal George Theatre on July 14.
Artistic Director Tim Carroll Announces Casting For The 2018 Shaw Festival
Artistic Director Tim Carroll announces the Shaw Festival's 2018 ensemble. This season's 56 actors will take to the stage in 14 productions, plus numerous Secret Theatre experiences.
Artistic Director Tim Carroll announces the Shaw Festival's 2018 ensemble. This season's 56 actors will take to the stage in 14 productions, plus numerous Secret Theatre experiences.
THE MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW, STAGE KISS, HENRY V and More Slated for Shaw Festival's 2018 Season
Artistic Director Tim Carroll and the Shaw Festival reveal the complete playbill for the 2018 season. Having introduced Festival patrons to Two-Way Theatre in 2017, the Shaw Festival will continue to invite the audience into the creative process, giving them a real voice in the theatre experience.
Artistic Director Tim Carroll and the Shaw Festival reveal the complete playbill for the 2018 season. Having introduced Festival patrons to Two-Way Theatre in 2017, the Shaw Festival will continue to invite the audience into the creative process, giving them a real voice in the theatre experience.
OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR Coming to Birmingham Rep Next Month
One of the most famous shows of the last century, Joan Littlewood's legendary musical Oh What A Lovely War is to come to Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Directed by University of Birmingham graduate, Terry Johnson, the hit revival comes to The REP from 5 to 9 May, as the final venue the show's UK tour.
One of the most famous shows of the last century, Joan Littlewood's legendary musical Oh What A Lovely War is to come to Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Directed by University of Birmingham graduate, Terry Johnson, the hit revival comes to The REP from 5 to 9 May, as the final venue the show's UK tour.
CORONATION STREET's Wendi Peters Stars in OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR at Belgrade Theatre, Now thru April 4
Following a sold-out run in spring 2014, Terry Johnson's hit revival of Oh What A Lovely War will visit the Belgrade Theatre from today 31st Mar - Sat 4th Apr as part of a major new U.K tour. It will be produced by Christopher Malcolm Productions Ltd and Matthew Mitchell.
Following a sold-out run in spring 2014, Terry Johnson's hit revival of Oh What A Lovely War will visit the Belgrade Theatre from today 31st Mar - Sat 4th Apr as part of a major new U.K tour. It will be produced by Christopher Malcolm Productions Ltd and Matthew Mitchell.
CORONATION STREET's Wendi Peters to Star in OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR at Belgrade Theatre, March 31-April 4
Following a sold-out run in spring 2014, Terry Johnson's hit revival of Oh What A Lovely War will visit the Belgrade Theatre from Tues 31st Mar - Sat 4th Apr as part of a major new U.K tour. It will be produced by Christopher Malcolm Productions Ltd and Matthew Mitchell.
Following a sold-out run in spring 2014, Terry Johnson's hit revival of Oh What A Lovely War will visit the Belgrade Theatre from Tues 31st Mar - Sat 4th Apr as part of a major new U.K tour. It will be produced by Christopher Malcolm Productions Ltd and Matthew Mitchell.
Ian Reddington & Christopher Villiers Join Cast of OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR UK Tour
Ian Reddington (Eastenders, Coronation Street) and Christopher Villiers (Emmerdale) will join Wendi Peters, best known for her role as Cilla Battersby in Coronation Street, in the ensemble cast of Oh What A Lovely War on its national tour in 2015.
Ian Reddington (Eastenders, Coronation Street) and Christopher Villiers (Emmerdale) will join Wendi Peters, best known for her role as Cilla Battersby in Coronation Street, in the ensemble cast of Oh What A Lovely War on its national tour in 2015.
Wendi Peters to Join UK Tour of OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR
Wendi Peters, best known for her role as Cilla Battersby-Brown in Coronation Street, will join the ensemble cast of Oh What A Lovely War on its national tour in 2015.
Wendi Peters, best known for her role as Cilla Battersby-Brown in Coronation Street, will join the ensemble cast of Oh What A Lovely War on its national tour in 2015.
OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR Returns to the Theatre Royal Stratford East, January 2015
Following a sold-out run in spring 2014, Terry Johnson's hit revival of Oh What A Lovely War will return to its spiritual home - Theatre Royal Stratford East - in January 2015, before embarking on a national tour. It will be produced by Judy Lloyd and Matthew Mitchell.
Following a sold-out run in spring 2014, Terry Johnson's hit revival of Oh What A Lovely War will return to its spiritual home - Theatre Royal Stratford East - in January 2015, before embarking on a national tour. It will be produced by Judy Lloyd and Matthew Mitchell.
Barbara Windsor Backs Campaign for Joan Littlewood Sculpture
Barbara Windsor has joined Theatre Royal Stratford East's fundraising campaign to build a sculpture of the legendary director, Joan Littlewood. The theatre launches a public appeal to raise the final 40% needed for the sculpture International artist Philip Jackson has been commissioned to create the bronze sculpture. The sculpture is due to be installed in spring 2014 in Theatre Square and will coincide with theatre's staging of Oh What A Lovely War.
Barbara Windsor has joined Theatre Royal Stratford East's fundraising campaign to build a sculpture of the legendary director, Joan Littlewood. The theatre launches a public appeal to raise the final 40% needed for the sculpture International artist Philip Jackson has been commissioned to create the bronze sculpture. The sculpture is due to be installed in spring 2014 in Theatre Square and will coincide with theatre's staging of Oh What A Lovely War.
Theatre Royal Stratford East Presents OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR, Feb 1
Theatre Royal Stratford East announces it will produce Oh What A Lovely War in 2014, directed by Terry Johnson and designed by Lez Brotherston, with tickets going on sale from 9th January 2013. The musical, which premiered at Theatre Royal Stratford East on 19th March 1963, will also coincide with the 100th Anniversary of World War I.
Theatre Royal Stratford East announces it will produce Oh What A Lovely War in 2014, directed by Terry Johnson and designed by Lez Brotherston, with tickets going on sale from 9th January 2013. The musical, which premiered at Theatre Royal Stratford East on 19th March 1963, will also coincide with the 100th Anniversary of World War I.
Soulpepper Presents OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR 3/11-4/10
Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced that the company's production of Oh What a Lovely War will run March 11 - April 10, 2010, at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts.
Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced that the company's production of Oh What a Lovely War will run March 11 - April 10, 2010, at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts.
Soulpepper Opens OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR, 3/17
Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced that the company's production of Oh What a Lovely War will run March 11 - April 10, 2010, at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts.
Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced that the company's production of Oh What a Lovely War will run March 11 - April 10, 2010, at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts.
Soulpepper Presents OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR 3/11-4/10
Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced that the company's production of Oh What a Lovely War will run March 11 - April 10, 2010, at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts.
Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced that the company's production of Oh What a Lovely War will run March 11 - April 10, 2010, at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts.
Soulpepper Presents OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR 3/11-4/10
Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced that the company's production of Oh What a Lovely War will run March 11 - April 10, 2010, at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts.
Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced that the company's production of Oh What a Lovely War will run March 11 - April 10, 2010, at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts.
Soulpepper Unveils Their 2010 Season
Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced the company's 2010 season. Comprised of 12 productions, the season includes eight new stagings and a return of four of Soulpepper's celebrated productions: Eric Peterson and John Gray's Billy Bishop Goes to War, David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross, Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun and Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced the company's 2010 season. Comprised of 12 productions, the season includes eight new stagings and a return of four of Soulpepper's celebrated productions: Eric Peterson and John Gray's Billy Bishop Goes to War, David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross, Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun and Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Brier, Orfeh, Etc. to Star in Readings of 'Lovely War'
Kathy Brier, Orfeh, Sara Gettelfinger and more will star in two readings of the Broadway-bound revue Oh What a Lovely War on May 22nd and May 23rd
Kathy Brier, Orfeh, Sara Gettelfinger and more will star in two readings of the Broadway-bound revue Oh What a Lovely War on May 22nd and May 23rd
Callaway, D'Abruzzo, Hocking Star in Oh, What a Lovely War! Readings, Sept. 26 & 27
Leading ladies such as Liz Callaway, Stephanie D'Abruzzo and Leah Hocking will headline two pre-Broadway industry readings of the revue Oh, What a Lovely War! on September 26th and 27th
Leading ladies such as Liz Callaway, Stephanie D'Abruzzo and Leah Hocking will headline two pre-Broadway industry readings of the revue Oh, What a Lovely War! on September 26th and 27th
'Oh What A Lovely War' Pre-Broadway Readings To Feature Callaway, D'Abruzzo, Hocking, Keating, McCartney And More
Sharon Rosen proudly announces the cast for the pre-Broadway industry readings of the first North American revival of OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR.
Sharon Rosen proudly announces the cast for the pre-Broadway industry readings of the first North American revival of OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Charles Chilton written?
Charles Chilton has written 1 shows including Oh! What a Lovely War (Bookwriter).
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