‘Oh What A Lovely War’
The Great War, the war that was supposed to end all wars, began one hundred years ago. More than 16 million soldiers and civilians died in the ensuing carnage. To mark the anniversary, Southwick Players are presenting Joan Littlewood’s ground-breaking Oh What A Lovely War. Told using songs from the
The Great War, the war that was supposed to end all wars, began one hundred years ago.

More than 16 million soldiers and civilians died in the ensuing carnage. To mark the anniversary, Southwick Players are presenting Joan Littlewood’s ground-breaking Oh What A Lovely War. Told using songs from the period, the show is both a scathing attack on the futility of the conflict and a moving testament to the bravery of the men from both sides who made the ultimate sacrifice.
What: Oh what a lovely war presented by the Southwick Players
When: Wednesday March 5 – Saturday March 8 (Matinee 8 at 2:30pm)
Where: The Barn Theatre, Community Centre, 24 Southwick Street, Southwick, West Sussex
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £12
Box Office: 01273 597094
On-line booking: http://www.southwickplayers.org.uk
E-mail: info@southwickplayers.org.uk
Facebook: http://facebook.com/thesouthwickplayers
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