Absolute Hell - British Theatre after the Blitz
Tues 15 May, 2pm
Running Time: 3 hours
Uncovering the surprisingly varied theatre that emerged in post-war Britain, we will explore theatre censorship, political drama, and playwrights like Christopher Fry (The Lady’s Not for Burning), T S Eliot (The Cocktail Party), and Rodney Ackland (Absolute Hell).
A half-day session led by Dan Rebellato with contributions from John Gardyne and actors from the NT Absolute Hell company.
Programme for British Theatre after the Blitz
2.00-2.15 Introduction with Dan Rebellato
2.15-3.00 John Gardyne in conversation
3.00 Short break
3.15-4.15 Play Readings with actors from the NT Company
4.15-5.00 Censorship discussion (also with extracts) & Q&A
Tickets £30 (concessions £20 / students £7.50)