Blackeyed Theatre’s critically acclaimed revival of Oh What a Lovely War heads to Harrogate Theatre at the end of this month marking the 60th anniversary of Joan Littlewood’s epic anti-war musical.

As a cornerstone of modern musical theatre and one of the very greatest stage satires, Oh What a Lovely War delights and shocks in equal measure, bringing home the realities of war to audiences across the UK.

The Northern Echo: Oh What a Lovely War celebrates its 60th Anniversary

This award-nominated production heads to North Yorkshire and is a hilarious, shocking, and poignant exploration of human conflict that holds a mirror up to the world and speaks to us all, which seems more important now than ever.

With a fusion of timeless songs, including Pack Up Your Troubles and It’s a Long Way to Tipperary, razor-sharp satire offering a joyously scathing account of the First World War.

The Northern Echo: Oh What a Lovely War delights and shocks in equal measure

The visually stunning production is a 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.

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Oh What a Lovely War stars a cast of Rose Bruford graduates and the production is directed by Nicky Allpress (The Shape of Things, Park Theatre; The Walworth Farce, Southwark Playhouse Elephant; My Brilliant Friend, National Theatre).

The Northern Echo: Blackeyed Theatre’s critically acclaimed revival of Oh What a Lovely War heads to Harrogate

Blackeyed Theatre Artistic Director Adrian McDougall said: “I’m so proud of the entire team who have put together this incredible show.

"The experience this group of artists creates for our audience’s night after night is nothing sort of astonishing, and the response to the production bears that out.

“I like to think Joan Littlewood would approve.”

Oh What a Lovely War is at Harrogate Theatre from Thursday, February 22 until Sunday, February 24, 2024.