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Theatre

How is Arnold Wesker’s Roots, which resembles an Archers episode, considered a classic?

12 October 2024

9:00 AM

12 October 2024

9:00 AM

Roots

Almeida Theatre, in rep until 23 November

A Tupperware of Ashes

Dorfman Theatre, until 16 November

The Almeida wants to examine the ‘Angry Young Man’ phenomenon of the 1950s but the term ‘man’ seems to create difficulties so the phrase ‘Angry and Young’ is being used instead. It’s strange to encounter a theatre that’s scared of words.

The opening play, Roots, by Arnold Wesker, looks at the conflict between town and country in 1950s Norfolk.

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