Oh! What A Lovely War

Starting with the optimism and sentimentality of propaganda and bonhomie prevalent at the beginning of WW1, Oh! What A Lovely War progresses to reflect the true horror of War - “the war game”.

Remote generals order fruitless offensives, and against this bleak backdrop, this stark take on the reality of War reminds us of lives lost, as well as being a loving - and often very funny - look at real lives under intolerable stress.Oh! What A Lovely War is an iconic piece of British theatre-making.

Often classified as a ‘play with music’, the narrative is moved along using verbatim speeches, statistics, and songs from the era.

Songs that soldiers sung, often with lyrics altered to reflect the brutal reality of trench life.Brought to you by Identity Theatre - the company behind 2023’s Under Milk Wood and 2024’s Oliver Twist.