Group    From 1945 

Theatre Workshop

Categories: Theatre

Acting group founded by Joan Littlewood at the Theatre Royal, Stratford East. Major productions included 'A Taste of Honey' and 'Oh What a Lovely War' (Our photograph is of the original production). . 

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Theatre Workshop

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East 15 Acting School

Margaret Walker (1922 - 2013) founder of East 15 Acting School and Theatre Wo...

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Joan Littlewood - Stratford plaque

Joan Littlewood, 1914 - 2002, theatre director. The sculpture by Philip Jacks...

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Philip Astley

Philip Astley

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Savoy Theatre

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3 memorials
Sir Arthur Pinero

Sir Arthur Pinero

Born and died in London.

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1 memorial
Tallulah Bankhead

Tallulah Bankhead

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Person, Cinema, Theatre, USA

1 memorial
William Terriss

William Terriss

Actor-manager, owner of the Adelphi Theatre. Born in London as William Charles James Lewin. Terriss was murdered as he entered the theatre at a back door by a disgruntled/deranged former employee/...

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1 memorial

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Chelsea Arts Club

Chelsea Arts Club

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1 memorial
A. Luff

A. Luff

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1 memorial