Theatre Royal, Stratford East, London: This is a remarkable revival of the First World War satire premiered here by Joan Littlewood 51 years ago. It marks the centenary of the start of the war and the birth of Littlewood. The show throws off the shackles of its heavy historical burden to emerge as a freshly illuminating, forever chastening experience about a truly terrible period. Read the full review
SOURCE: The Stage at 05:59AM on February 12, 2014