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
Margaret Walker (1922 - 2013) founder of East 15 Acting School and Theatre Wo...
Joan Littlewood, 1914 - 2002, theatre director. The sculpture by Philip Jacks...
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Actor-manager, song-and-dance entertainer. Born Helensburgh near Glasgow. Died in the Middlesex Hospital. His ashes were scattered from the deck of a Cunard Liner in recognition of his 50+ trans...
Actor, singer and dancer. Born into a large family in Berwick Street. Made her name in theatre and in the 30's was Britain's favourite musical film star. Post-war her career flagged but in 1963 s...
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Person, Literature, Music / songs, Theatre, TV & Radio, Wales
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