Joan Littlewood
Biography
Joan Maud Littlewood was an English theatre director who trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and is best known for her work in developing the Theatre Workshop. She has been called "The Mother of Modern Theatre". Her production of Oh, What a Lovely War! in 1963 was one of her more influential pieces.
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Drama Series - 1961, 16 episodes • as Self
A long-running ITV arts and culture series that aired from 1961 to 1968, Tempo was a landmark British television programme dedicated to the performing and visual arts. With a flexible magazine format and an open editorial remit, the series explored cinema, music, dance, photography, literature, theatre, and contemporary cultural life. Combining intellectual ambition with accessible presentation, Tempo established a model for serious arts broadcasting on commercial television and laid the groundwork for later landmark programmes such as Aquarius and The South Bank Show.
Movie - 1968, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An east London youth drama group improvises scenes based upon their everyday life under the tutelage of Joan Littlewood.
Movie - 1969, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An authored film by Margaret Drabble about the rise of the suburbs and the failure of city planning.