21 November 2023 - 9 December 2023
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 – and a new revival is coming to Southwark Playhouse Borough this autumn 2023.
A cornerstone of modern musical theatre and one of the very great stage satires, this exhilarating, this show is a no-holds-barred assault on the military incompetence of the First World War, and its inconceivable disregard for human life.
Packed 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.
The cast includes Christopher Arkeston (Only Fools and Horses The Musical), Tom Crabtree, Harry Curley (Once), Alice E Mayer (Frankenstein), Chioma Uma (Brief Encounter) and Euan Wilson (The Great Gatsby).
Oh What a Lovely War is playing at Southwark Playhouse Borough from 21 November to 9 December 2023.
Who is in the cast of Oh What a Lovely War?
Christopher Arkeston, Tom Crabtree, Harry Curley, Alice E Mayer, Chioma Uma, Euan Wilson.
Who are the creative team of Oh What a Lovely War?
By Joan Littlewood’s Theatre Workshop, Charles Chilton, Gerry Raffles, And Members Of The Original Cast.
Directed by Nicky Allpress; Musical director Ellie Verkerk; Movement director Adam Haigh; Orchestrator Tom Neill; Set designer Victoria Spearing; Costume designer Naomi Gibbs; Lighting designer Alan Valentine; Producer Adrian McDougal.
Produced by Blackeyed Theatre in association with South Hill Park Arts Centre.
Show Information
Matinees: Tuesday, Saturday
Performance information is for guidance only. Check booking calendar for details.
Venue Information
Southwark Playhouse Borough, 77-85 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BDNearest Tube or Train: Elephant & Castle (Bakerloo line, Northern line)
Nearest Buses: 35, 40, 133, 136, 333, 343, C10, N35, N133, N343
Ticket Information
Official London Theatre tickets for Oh What a Lovely War at the Southwark Playhouse Borough, London
Book tickets to Oh What a Lovely War at the Southwark Playhouse Borough, London with WestendTheatre.com. You will be purchasing official London theatre tickets from an authorised retailer and member of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers.
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