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2019 / 2020 Season

Oh, What a Lovely War!

Feb 28 – Mar 7, 2020

By Ted Allan, Charles Chilton, Joan Littlewood, and Gerry Raffles
Directed by Autumn Smith *

Season Sponsors:

Pillar Sponsorship Theatre

Run Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Intermission: 1 (15 min)

Venue: Hart House Theatre

Warning: Violent content

Tickets:

Adults
$28
Seniors
$20
Students
$15
Students (every Wednesday evening)
$12

Door Sales / Will Call:

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Opens at 5 pm for evening performances and 11 am for matinees.
416-978-2452

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Overview

A clownish look at the foibles of combat, Oh, What A Lovely War! is a satire with songs that questions humanity’s glorification of battle and the cycle of violence.

This modern staging will take this classic, WWI themed play and place it firmly in 2020, within the world of gamers and mega-violent video games, to force a look at how we pass along warlike thinking to the next generation. This show is presented in association with Hart House’s 100th Anniversary and salutes the House’s historic connection to the military efforts in the Great War.

Video Trailer

Please note: this video does not have an accompanying transcript. It is a selected, visual representation of the action on stage.

Video - Audience Reactions

Video - Design Teaser

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Video - In Rehearsals

Please note: this video does not have an accompanying transcript. It is a selected, visual representation of the rehearsal process.

Production Photography

Performers on stage during the production of OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR! — Photography by Scott Gorman

Performers on stage during the production of OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR! — Photography by Scott Gorman

Performers on stage during the production of OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR! — Photography by Scott Gorman

Performers on stage during the production of OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR! — Photography by Scott Gorman

Performers on stage during the production of OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR! — Photography by Scott Gorman

Performers on stage during the production of OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR! — Photography by Scott Gorman

Performers on stage during the production of OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR! — Photography by Scott Gorman

Performers on stage during the production of OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR! — Photography by Scott Gorman

Performers on stage during the production of OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR! — Photography by Scott Gorman

Performers on stage during the production of OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR! — Photography by Scott Gorman

Performers on stage during the production of OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR! — Photography by Scott Gorman

Performers on stage during the production of OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR! — Photography by Scott Gorman

Performers on stage during the production of OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR! — Photography by Scott Gorman

Performers on stage during the production of OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR! — Photography by Scott Gorman

Performers on stage during the production of OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR! — Photography by Scott Gorman

Performers on stage during the production of OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR! — Photography by Scott Gorman

Talkbacks and Chats

Postshow Talkbacks

Remain in your seat after the show for a curated chat with the actors and artists.

Sat., Feb. 29 After the show
Thurs., March 5 After the show

Preshow Artist Chat

Come to the matinee early to enjoy an in-depth discussion with one of the artists from the show. Admission included in ticket purchase.

Sat., March 7, 2020 1 pm

Cast - Listed Alphabetically

Production Team