Joan Littlewood

Acting

Born: 1914-10-06
Died: 2002-09-20
Gender: Female
Popularity: 0.1

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.

Awards & Nominations2 won · 2 nominated

🏆 Won

honorary doctorate

1995
Nominated

Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical

1965
Nominated

Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play

1961
🏆 Won

Society of London Theatre Special Award