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OH! What A Lovely War
A discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's
production of OH! What A Lovely War performed at the Broadway Studios Theatre in SE London.
Oh! What a Lovely War summarises and comments on the events of World War I using popular songs of the time, many of which were parodies of older popular songs, and using allegorical settings such as Brighton's West Pier to criticise the manner in which the eventual victory was won.
The diplomatic maneuvering and events involving those in authority are set in a fantasy location inside the pierhead pavilion, far from the trenches. In the opening scene, various foreign ministers, generals and heads of state walk over a huge map of Europe, reciting actual words spoken by these figures at the time.
Songs once sung by men in the trenches helped audiences to think of the war from the point of view of ordinary soldiers rather than officers.
www.Artform.org.uk
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Ever wondered what goes into putting on a show? Find out as we have a discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's theatre productions.
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Artform website link: https://www.artform.org.uk/
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By ARTFORMA discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's
production of OH! What A Lovely War performed at the Broadway Studios Theatre in SE London.
Oh! What a Lovely War summarises and comments on the events of World War I using popular songs of the time, many of which were parodies of older popular songs, and using allegorical settings such as Brighton's West Pier to criticise the manner in which the eventual victory was won.
The diplomatic maneuvering and events involving those in authority are set in a fantasy location inside the pierhead pavilion, far from the trenches. In the opening scene, various foreign ministers, generals and heads of state walk over a huge map of Europe, reciting actual words spoken by these figures at the time.
Songs once sung by men in the trenches helped audiences to think of the war from the point of view of ordinary soldiers rather than officers.
www.Artform.org.uk
If you wish to contact us, please send us a text message by clicking on this text.
Ever wondered what goes into putting on a show? Find out as we have a discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's theatre productions.
To see all our podcasts go to Link: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1436248.rss
Artform website link: https://www.artform.org.uk/