UID:
almahu_9949939836802882
Format:
1 online resource (108 pages)
ISBN:
9781784607951
Series Statement:
NHB Modern Plays
Content:
Jack Thorne's play When Winston Went To War With The Wireless is a historical drama about the birth of the BBC and its efforts to stay impartial. It was first performed on 13 June 2023 (previews from 2 June). The play opens in May 1926, as British workers down tools for the General Strike. With the printing presses shut down, the only sources of news are the government's British Gazette, edited by Chancellor of the Exchequer Winston Churchill, and the independent, fledgling British Broadcasting Company, led by John Reith. The stage is set for a fierce battle over control of the news and who gets to define the truth. The premiere production was directed by Katy Rudd and designed by Laura Hopkins with sound design by Ben and Max Ringham and lighting design by Howard Hudson. It was performed by Kitty Archer, Stephen Campbell Moore, Ravin J Ganatra, Haydn Gwynne, Mariam Haque, Kevin McMonagle, Luke Newberry, Seb Philpott, Elliott Rennie, Laura Rogers, Shubham Saraf and Adrian Scarborough.
Language:
English
DOI:
10.5040/9781784607951.00000002
URL:
https://doi.org/10.5040/9781784607951.00000002?locatt=label:secondary_dramaOnline
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