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British Library: 20th Century Works: The Black Jacobins

For Students 9th - 10th
C.L.R. James explores the subject of the Haitian Revolution in the play "The Black Jacobins". Read an overview and view additional resources such as articles and collection items.
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British Library: 20th Century Works: Our Country's Good

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an overview of the play "Our Country's Good" by Timberlake Wertenbaker and view additional resources such as articles, collection items, and teacher resources.
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British Library: 20th Century Works: Oh What a Lovely War

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an overview of the play "Oh What a Lovely War" directed by Joan Littlewood and view additional resources such as articles and collection items.
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British Library: 20th Century Works: East Is East

For Students 9th - 10th
Ayub Khan Din based his debut play "East Is East" on his own childhood in Salford. Read an overview and view additional resources such as articles and collection items.
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British Library: 20th Century Works: Moon on a Rainbow Shawl

For Students 9th - 10th
"Moon on a Rainbow Shawl" is a play by Trinidadian actor, playwright, and director Errol John. Read an overview and view additional resources such as articles and collection items.
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British Library: 20th Century Works: Loot

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an overview of the play "Loot" by Joe Orton and view additional resources such as articles and collection items.
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British Library: 20th Century People: Joe Orton

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a summary of Joe Orton's impact on 20th Century theater and view additional resources such as related articles and collection items.
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British Library: 20th Century People: Joan Littlewood

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a summary of Joan Littlewood's impact on 20th Century theater and view additional resources such as related articles and collection items.
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British Library: 20th Century People: Ayub Khan Din

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a summary of Ayub Khan Din's impact on 20th Century theater and view additional resources such as related articles and collection items.
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British Library: 20th Century People: Errol John

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a summary of Errol John's impact on 20th Century theater and view additional resources such as related articles, collection items, and teacher resources.
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British Library: 20th Century People: c.l.r. James

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a summary of C.L.R. James's impact on 20th Century theater and view additional resources such as related articles and collection items.
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British Library: 20th Century People: Shelagh Delaney

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a summary of Shelagh Delaney's impact on 20th Century theater and view additional resources such as related articles, collection items, and teacher resources.
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British Library: 20th Century People: Caryl Churchill

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a summary of Caryl Churchill's impact on 20th Century theater and view additional resources such as related articles and collection items.
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British Library: 20th Century Works: A Taste of Honey

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an overview of "A Taste of Honey" by Shelagh Delaney and view additional resources such as articles, collection items, and teacher resources.
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British Library: 20th Century People: Timberlake Wertenbaker

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a summary on Timberlake Wertenbaker's impact on 20th Century theater and view additional resources such as related articles, collection items, and teacher resources.
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British Library: 20th Century People: Terence Rattigan

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a summary of Terence Rattigan's impact on 20th Century theater and view additional resources such as related articles and collection items.
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British Library: 20th Century Teaching Resources: Delaney's a Taste of Honey

For Teachers 9th - 10th
These activities encourage students to explore the social and historical context of the play "A Taste of Honey" so they can understand how revolutionary it was when first performed, and why it continues to be so popular with audiences...
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British Library: 20th Century: 20th Century Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
Find close readings, critical interpretations, and personal responses to the works of key 20th-century playwrights and practitioners, including Samuel Beckett, Harold Pinter, Shelagh Delaney, and Timberlake Wertenbaker.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: His Life: London and Court Associations

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical description of Heywood's associates and connections.